didjeridu;
musical instrument
- Museum number
- Oc1969,04.1
- Description
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Wooden didjeridu, a musical instrument coloured yellow at the ends. The inside has bands of white, yellow, dark brown and black with white dots and the central portion is dark brown.
- Production date
- 20thC (before 1964)
- Dimensions
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Length: 176 centimetres
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Width: 4.50 centimetres
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Depth: 4.50 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- Register 1969
Wood "didjeridoo", coloured yellow at the ends; inside it has bands of white, yellow, dark brown and black with white dots; the central portion is dark brown.
Bought by donor in Darwin about 1964. Made for use, not for sale, and not bought from a souvenir shop - donor.
"DIDJERIDOO". ARNHEMLAND, N.TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA.
- Location
- Not on display
- Exhibition history
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1972-1982 23 Jun-28 Feb, London, BM, Museum of Mankind, The Aborigines of Australia
- Acquisition date
- 1969
- Acquisition notes
- Register comment: 'Bought by donor in Darwin about 1964. Made for use, not for sale, and not bought from a souvenir shop - donor.'
- Department
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas
- Registration number
- Oc1969,04.1
