Zemanek-Münster

Bullroarer

Mali, Dogon
sold EUR 300
Size
L: 60 cm
L: 23.6 inch

Description

wood, coated with a thick layer of greyish brown patina, lancet-shaped with bipartite ending, three drilled holes in the upper area, old breakage fixed by wire, black sacrificial mass and blades of grass at the same place, dam. (missing part through insect caused damage);
bullroarers are whirled round on short cords and make a shrill high-pitched sound, or if they are larger, a deep roaring one.


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