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kurrajong bark fibre

Also known as: kurrajong bark fibre
Scope note: The term kurrajong is a local (common) name for the Brachychiton populneus tree (Malvaceae family), which in quite common in inland areas of New South Wales, Australia. Its leaves make good animal fodder, but its pale, spongy wood has limited use. The bark fibres are used for cordage and nets. Early settlers roasted and ground the seeds to make a drink.
Broader terms: x10321; bark fibre

3 related objects

basket

Museum number: 2011,2016.6 |
Producer name: BIOG201838 Made by:Nancy Walinyinawuy Guyula |
Ethnic group: x91218 Made by:Dhuwa |
Production date: February 2011 |
Production place: Made in:Gapuwiyak |
Findspot: Found/Acquired:Gapuwiyak

basket

Museum number: 2011,2016.5 |
Producer name: BIOG202444 Made by:Helen Djaypila Guyula |
Ethnic group: x317231 Made by:Aboriginal Australian |
Production date: February 2011 |
Production place: Made in:Gapuwiyak |
Findspot: Found/Acquired:Gapuwiyak

basket

Museum number: 2011,2016.1 |
Producer name: BIOG202441 Made by:Linda Minawalla Bidingal |
Ethnic group: x317231 Made by:Aboriginal Australian |
Production date: February 2011 |
Production place: Made in:Gapuwiyak |
Findspot: Found/Acquired:Gapuwiyak