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Moulding tool. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
- Summary:
- E017376 - 31/10/1907, moulding tool, Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia, Australia
- Item Name:
- moulding tool
- Label:
- A small stone tool, with a smooth surface, coated with an orange-coloured greasy film. It is used, when heated, to press against turtle-shell to bend it for making fishhooks, masks and other objects. It is called "omaber" by the Meriam people. It was collected for the Museum by C. Hedley and A.R. McCulloch 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:
- E017376
- Associated Stories:
- TOOL
- The Hedley and McCulloch Collection: Torres Strait 1907
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Moulding tool. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Moulding tool. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Moulding tool. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Moulding tool. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Moulding tool. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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A small stone tool, with a smooth surface, coated with an orange-coloured greasy film. It is used, when heated, to press against turtle-shell to bend it for making fishhooks, masks and other objects. It is called "omaber" by the Meriam people. It was collected for the Museum by C. Hedley and A.R. McCulloch in 1907. (7.5x5.0cms.)
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Photography Dept - Photographer Unknown
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A small stone tool, with a smooth surface, coated with an orange-coloured greasy film. It is used, when heated, to press against turtle-shell to bend it for making fishhooks, masks and other objects. It is called "omaber" by the Meriam people. It was collected for the Museum by C. Hedley and A.R. McCulloch in 1907. (7.5x5.0cms.)
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Photography Dept - Photographer Unknown