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Bull-roarer - ceremonial
Bull-roarer - ceremonial
Object Number 61-7-30/8231
Display Title Bull-roarer - ceremonial
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved wooden implement, pointed one end, perforated, cotton string tie.
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Canela
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil / Maranhao / <County> / Barra do Corda / Ponto
South America / Brazil / Maranhao / <County> / Barra do Corda / Baixao Preto
Materials Wood, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm (4 5/16 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 61-7-30/8231
Provenance
Expedition William Crocker (1957 - 1961)

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