Summary
This tree bark, possibly from an ironwood tree, is added to waterholes to stun fish. It is pounded flat and then placed in a bathi (basket) and then immersed in the water.
Physical Description
A piece of tree bark, possibly ironwood.
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Trap
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Object Measurements
430 mm (Length), 85 mm (Width), 65 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.