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Aboriginal, Woomera spear thrower

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Aboriginal
Woomera spear thrower

Western Australia, early 20th century
carved wood, red pigments
0.75 h x 5.5 w x 33 d in (2 x 14 x 84 cm)

Provenance: Dorothy Wingert Gallery, Honolulu | Acquired from the previous in 1966 by the present owner

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Very good condition. This example has some small scuffs, small areas of roughness along edges and a few small accretions.

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Aboriginal, Woomera spear thrower

Lot 0161

Estimate $700-$900Apr 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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