Summary
This is a set of firesticks. The sheath comprises two sections of cane or bamboo wound with orchid fibre set in resin and Abrus seeds embedded at the end as decoration.
Physical Description
A set of firesticks and a sheath consisting of two hollow bamboo lengths wrapped in orchid stem. The end encased in resin embedded in abrus seeds.
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Fire utensil
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1675 mm (Length), 55 mm (Width), 45 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.