Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Ceremonial feathered object

Physical Description

Cylindrical object apparently composed of tightly packed emu feathers wound with human hair string.. Tips of feathers ahve been trimmed and blackened with ?charcoal or manganese. Probably addition of fat or grease.

Primary Comments

Giglioli, 2286 catalogue; Spencer & Gillen

Rights: Museo Etnografico Pigorini

Object Details

Restriction
Not yet determined
Date Made
Circa
Region
MacDonnell Ranges
State
Northern Territory

Subjects

Language Groups

Institution

Institution
Museo Etnografico Pigorini
Registration
2286g

Physical Properties

Length
370mm
Thickness
40mm