Summary
The string is made of vegetable fibre and possum fur has been spun into it during the plying phase. It is said to have been a charm to give protection to a baby.
Local Name
kaolin puncha
Physical Description
A length of vegetable fibre string with possum fur spun into it.
More Information
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Object/Medium
Charm
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Maker
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Date Produced
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Date Collected
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Object Measurements
140 mm (Length), 70 mm (Width), 20 mm (Height)
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Type of item
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands