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Object Number 2004.24.33789
Display Title Bullroarer
Descriptions
Object Description Bullroarer. Australia (T1922; S11835; 70/D3413) Burger. Dec '96
Subject
  • Instrument
  • Bullroarer
  • Music
Department Photographic
Date 1996
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Culture
  • Yolngu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / Northern Territory / Arnhem Land
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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Media Restricted
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Media Restricted
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/Ai Ha !O Pan
Media Restricted
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/Ai Ha !O Pan