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Clapping stick

Overview

A pair of carved, cylindrical wooden objects with rounded ends. The polished surfaces feature symmetric, incised geometric decoration, including parallel bands near the tips and opposing triangular motifs around the center. The recessed lines are darkened, indicating a scorched or deeply etched execution.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-57-2022.19a
Item type
Objects
Material
Wood
Keywords
Aboriginal Cultures
Musical Instrument
Last modified
Thursday, 11 June, 2026
Completeness
44
City of Wanneroo Museum Collections

City of Wanneroo Museum Collections

A pair of carved, cylindrical wooden objects with rounded ends. The polished surfaces feature symmetric, incised geometric decoration, including parallel bands near the tips and opposing triangular motifs around the centre. The recessed lines are darkened, indicating a scorched or deeply etched execution.
A pair of carved, cylindrical wooden objects with rounded ends. The polished surfaces feature symmetric, incised geometric decoration, including parallel bands near the tips and opposing triangular motifs around the centre. The recessed lines are darkened, indicating a scorched or deeply etched execution.

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