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A Fine Aboriginal Woomera Spear Thrower Ex Maurer

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A Fine Aboriginal Woomera Spear Thrower Ex Maurer

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Description

A fine carved wooden Miru with painted linear designs and well handled and smooth grip suggesting age and field use. An Aboriginal Wommera weapon is also commonly known a spear thrower or Miru. It is a weapon that uses leverage to achieve greater velocity and distance in spear throwing. The Woomera measures 24.25 inches long x 4.5 inches wide. Provenance: The Evan maurer collection, noted historian and author, CA, USA.

Condition

Fair, well worn

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A Fine Aboriginal Woomera Spear Thrower Ex Maurer

Name: A Fine Aboriginal Woomera Spear Thrower Ex Maurer
SKU: 121596352
Price: 180 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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