Trumpet Shell
Production date
Pre 1790
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Object detail
Description
Trumpet shell (Charonia tritonis), modified with two holes in one end to form a mouthpiece.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Maritime Archaeology
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Polynesian
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Polynesian
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Production date
Pre 1790
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Measurements
Dimensions: L 360 x W 153 mm
Weight: 954 g
Weight: 954 g
Media/Materials description
Shell
History and use
This trumpet shell was recovered from HMS Pandora, a naval vessel sent from England in 1790 in pursuit of the HMS Bounty and its mutineers. Following navigation in the South Pacific, Pandora wrecked on the Great Barrier Reef in 1791 on its return voyage.
The Pandora shipwreck was discovered in 1977, and Queensland Museum conducted archaeological expeditions between 1983 and 1999 recovering many artefacts.
In the scheme of the wreck, this cultural artefact was found in the area of the Warrant Officers' cabins.
The Pandora shipwreck was discovered in 1977, and Queensland Museum conducted archaeological expeditions between 1983 and 1999 recovering many artefacts.
In the scheme of the wreck, this cultural artefact was found in the area of the Warrant Officers' cabins.
Registration number
MA8176
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