Bullroarer Item Number: C1618 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Geometric patterns of concentric circles and double curved lines on both sides. One end has been rubbed with white pigment and has two dots and a line painted in black on one side of this white panel. The rest is red.
Iconographic Meaning
The lines trace the wanderings of ancestors.
Cultural Context
Sacred object, most often kept in a secret place.
Item History
- Made in Western Australia, Australia
- Owned by Robert A. Waters before December 14, 1953
- Received from Robert A. Waters (Seller) and U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source) on December 14, 1953
What
- Name
- Bullroarer
- Identification Number
- C1618
- Type of Item
- bullroarer
- Material
- wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and painted
- Overall
- height 68.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Australian
- Previous Owner
- Robert A. Waters
- Received from
- Robert A. Waters (Seller) and U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Western Australia, Australia
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 14, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on December 14, 1953
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2284/0030