Lot Essay
The pointing bone has a label inscribed: Pointing-Bone used on a Kurdaitche or mythical killing expedition. It is pointed at the enemy from a distance, & he is then supposed to fall senseless to the ground; his vital organs are then removed & he is sewn up, & returns to his camp & kin, unconcious of what has befallen him, gradually droops & dies, unless he can get the aid of a medicine man & find out his enemy. Central Australia