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didjeridu
;
musical instrument
Object Type
didjeridu
musical instrument
Museum number
Oc1925,1113.36
Description
Musical instrument made of branch of tree, hollowed out inside.
Production ethnic group
Made by:
Aboriginal Australian
Production date
1925
(before)
Excavator/field collector
Field Collection by:
The British Museum
Field Collection by:
Wilkins, Sir George Hubert
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Crocodile Island
Materials
wood
Dimensions
Height:
45.80 centimetres
Width:
9.90 centimetres
Depth:
5.10 centimetres
Curator's comments
1925 register description: 36. Wooden musical instrument, made from the branch of a tree; painted red & spotted with white - mouthpiece painted white.
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Transferred from:
Natural History Museum
Acquisition date
1925
Department
Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Registration number
Oc1925,1113.36