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Aboriginal Spear Thrower, North West Western Australia

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Aboriginal Spear Thrower, North West Western Australia

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Description

Aboriginal Spear Thrower, North West Western Australia
woomera
Wood with varied light and dark brown patina
Length 23 1/8in (55.7cm)

Provenance
Australian Private Collection
American Private Collection

Carved from hard wood, most likely without the use of metal tools, with incisded fluted designs on one side, an unusual Wangina spirit figure on the other side.

Condition

Old losses and chips around the edges of the oval section; minor age distress lines, nicks and abrasions to surface. Custom mount.

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Aboriginal Spear Thrower, North West Western Australia

Name: Aboriginal Spear Thrower, North West Western Australia
SKU: 150226334
Price: 3500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,500 - $4,500

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