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CAS 0545-0010   CAS 0545-0010; Coolamon (carrying dish)
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Coolamon (carrying dish)
Culture Australian Aborigine, Pitjantjatjara Tribe
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. South Australia
County
Other Geographic Data Community: Amata
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood (hardwood)
Description Elongated, ovoid trough-shaped food carrying bowl with open ends, carved from single piece of wood; Exterior retains original adze marks, while interior has been sanded smooth; Ends appear to have been scorched on interior; Exterior has been lightly rubbed with red ochre.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Width = 16.9, Length = 48.8