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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: Stuart Humphreys
- Summary:
- E017339-001 - 31/10/1907, mask, Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia, Australia
- Item Name:
- mask
- Label:
- A mask representing a crocodile's head, made from turtle shell with a bamboo framework. Collected in 1907.
- Place:
- Mer (Murray Islands)
- Region:
- Torres Strait
- Province/State:
- Queensland
- Country:
- Australia
- Collection Area:
- Australia
- Museum Department:
- Anthropology
- Registration Date:
- 31/10/1907
- Registration Number:
- E017339-001
- Associated Stories:
- The Crocodile Mask from Torres Strait E17339
- The Hedley and McCulloch Collection: Torres Strait 1907
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: Stuart Humphreys
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: Stuart Humphreys
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: Stuart Humphreys
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: Stuart Humphreys
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: Stuart Humphreys
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Sideview of a mask representing a crocodile's head, made from turtle-shell with a bamboo framework. It is painted red and blue and the long snout (representing a kingfish 'daborr') is decorated with cassowary feathers, cloth strips and shells hung underneath. It also has a bunch of sago fibre hung from the back. The teeth and ears are made of wood. It was said to be worn by men in 'kap' (dance) ceremonies and is called "tete" or "kar" by the Meriam people. It was collected by C. Hedley and A.R. McCulloch in 1907. (80x27cm.)
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Unknown
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Mask. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony