Summary
The fire kit comprises an elongated base and short drills. The base is anthropomorphic in shape and painted with acrylic paints. The cylindrical sticks used with it to make fire are tied on with string.
Physical Description
An anthropomorphic figure made from a single piece of wood and a pair of circular sticks. The base is painted with acrylic paints on both sides. The stickers on back have the words, 'Australian Made' and 'Deeral Aboriginal/and Torres Strait/Islanders/Corporation'.
Local Name
bagu
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands, Australian Indigenous Identity and Contemporary Life
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Maker
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Date Produced
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Locality
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Object/Medium
Fire utensil
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
420 mm (Length), 80 mm (Width), 45 mm (Height)
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