Museums and other institutions with string figure artefacts

- an inventory of string figures mounted on card, string figures on film, string figure photographs, and recordings of string figure songs

Compiled by Martin Probert

Acknowledgement: My thanks to Nevada Glenbar, Community Access Officer, for supplying reference information.

Film: Wame - Traditional String Figures from Saibai Island, Torres Strait

Reference numbers: LF0010 (film), LV3457.02 (video copy).
1967 film directed by Wolfgang Laade.
29 figures are constructed, including two figures (gebalgau turik Gebar Man's Axe, and gagai Bow) that require two players.

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