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Pair of pointing bones, Central Australia, c 1870-1920

Pair of pointing bones, Central Australia, c 1870-1920
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Pair of pointing bones, Central Australia, c 1870-1920
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Science Museum, London, UK
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Pair of pointing bones, Central Australia, c 1870-1920. The bones (possibly from a kangaroo) are attached by a twisted band of human hair, glued on with plant resin. They were used by the Kurdaitcha (executioner) of the Kaitish tribe to cause death. Someone wishing to kill an enemy would build a fire secretly and pass the bones through the flames while uttering ritual curses. The bones were then buried so the magic matured, after which they were dug up and pointed at the sleeping enemy. ©SSPL/Science Museum

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