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.
Local Name
Yuk thumpup
Physical Description
Two lengths of bamboo sticks encased in a sheath. The sheath consits of beeswax and red abrus seeds. The lower section of the sheath is wrapped with a single strand of orchid fibre.
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Object/Medium
Fire utensil
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Object Measurements
1020 mm (Length), 50 mm (Width), 50 mm (Height)
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Indigenous Region
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands