Summary
This wad of grass is used as a mop to eat sugarbag or honey collected from the hive of the native bee.
Local Name
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Physical Description
Fibre or grass bound to form a wad.
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Object/Medium
Eating utensil
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Object Measurements
100 mm (Length), 50 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
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Acquisition Information
Long-term Loan from The University of Melbourne, 28 Mar 1973
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Acknowledgement
The Donald Thomson Collection. On loan to Museum Victoria from The University of Melbourne.