Bullroarer

Medium: Wood, lime, pigment

Geograhical Locations:

• Iodia Village, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea

Dimensions: 12 11/16 x 1 3/4 in. (32.2 x 4.5 cm)

Collections:

• Arts of the Pacific Islands

Accession Number: 51.118.13

Image: 51.118.13.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Object is a bullroarer, a small wooden slat attached to a string that makes a roaring noise when whirled. Incised carving infilled with lime covers one end and traces of pigment can be seen throughout.

Brooklyn Museum