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Shell container. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
- Summary:
- E017378 - 31/10/1907, container, Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia, Australia
- Item Name:
- container
- Label:
- A large water container made from Melo amphora shell, with the enclosed part removed and the edges trimmed. It is said to be used for storing water and cooking. It is called "ezer" by the Meriam people. It was collected by C. Hedley and A.R. McCulloch in 1907 for the Museum. (30.05x21cm)
- 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:
- E017378
- Associated Stories:
- The Hedley and McCulloch Collection: Torres Strait 1907
Images
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Shell container. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony
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Shell container. Mer (Murray Islands), Torres Strait, Queensland
© Australian Museum
photographer: AM, Anthropology Dept - Finton Mahony