Trade canoe washboard, c1912

Trade canoe washboard, c1912

Queensland’s proximity to Papua New Guinea is illustrated by this washboard. The washboard was part of a canoe that travelled trade routes from Kiwai. It was collected from Darnley Island in the Torres Strait. 

Item ID: 
QE5027
Dimensions
Height: 
791mm
Width: 
235mm
Publication Place: 
Erub (Darnley) Island, Torres Strait
Publisher: 
Queensland Museum
Rights: 

Copyright © Queensland Museum, 2010

Location: 
Erub Island, QLD
Australia
Date captured: 
23 November 2010