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Arrow. Mer (Murray Island), Torres Strait, Queensland.
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
- Summary:
- E017250 - 30/10/1907, arrow, Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia, Australia
- Item Name:
- arrow
- Label:
- A bamboo arrow with hardwood point. The point has four to six carved barbs, attached with plant fibre and resin. It is known as "opop" and "le op" by the Meriam people. It was collected for the Museum by C. Hedley and A.R. McCulloch in 1907. (174cm.)
- Place:
- Mer (Murray Islands)
- Region:
- Torres Strait
- Province/State:
- Queensland
- Country:
- Australia
- Collection Area:
- Australia
- Museum Department:
- Anthropology
- Registration Date:
- 30/10/1907
- Registration Number:
- E017250
- Associated Stories:
- The Hedley and McCulloch Collection: Torres Strait 1907
- Australian Museum Expedition to Torres Strait in 1907: Rationale
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Arrow. Mer (Murray Island), Torres Strait, Queensland.
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Arrow. Mer (Murray Island), Torres Strait, Queensland.
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Arrow. Mer (Murray Island), Torres Strait, Queensland.
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Arrow. Mer (Murray Island), Torres Strait, Queensland.
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Arrow. Mer (Murray Island), Torres Strait, Queensland.
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony