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Two Aboriginal Woomeras (Spear Throwers),c1890
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Two Aboriginal Woomeras (Spear Throwers),c1890

19th century
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Two late 19th century Australian Aboriginal/first nation Woomeras,c1890. Traditionally used as tribal spear throwers these are nice early hand carved examples with great colour/patina. The larger one has a traditional dished shape and the smaller one has a wood barb attached with twine and nice primitive zig zag decoration on the body. Overall condition is good with minor wear and small losses in line with age and use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 82cm long x 7cm wide x 2cm thick ;55cm long x 10.5cm wide x 1cm thick, combined weight 0.8kg.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this Aboriginal Wooden Spear Thrower to the 19th Century.

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SA879098
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Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Two late 19th century Australian Aboriginal/first nation Woomeras,c1890.
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Traditionally used as tribal spear throwers these are nice early hand carved examples with great colour/patina.
Curious Antiques

The larger one has a traditional dished shape and the smaller one has a wood barb attached with twine and nice primitive zig zag decoration on the body. Overall condition is good with minor wear and small losses in line with age and use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 82cm long x 7cm wide x 2cm thick ;55cm long x 10.5cm wide x 1cm thick, combined weight 0.8kg.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Aboriginal Wooden Spear Thrower to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA879098
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A pair of 19th-century carved Indigenous Australian wooden woomeras displaying elongated curved profiles and natural timber grain.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century carved Indigenous Australian wooden woomeras displaying elongated curved profiles and natural timber grain.

Two Aboriginal Woomeras (Spear Throwers),c1890

Archive II A pair of 19th-century carved Indigenous Australian wooden woomeras displaying elongated curved profiles and natural timber grain. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century carved Indigenous Australian wooden woomeras displaying elongated curved profiles and natural timber grain. View III
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Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
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A pair of 19th-century carved Indigenous Australian wooden woomeras displaying elongated curved profiles and natural timber grain.
Two Aboriginal Woomeras (Spear Throwers),c1890
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A pair of 19th-century carved Indigenous Australian wooden woomeras displaying elongated curved profiles and natural timber grain.
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A woomera is a traditional Indigenous Australian spear-throwing device engineered to act as a leverage extension of the human arm, increasing projectile distance and velocity. Beyond hunting, many woomeras served multi-functional roles, such as carrying trays, fire-making implements, or woodworking chisels.

Traditional woomeras were hand-carved from dense native Australian hardwoods, such as acacia, mulga, or eucalyptus. Functional components often included a hooked peg secured at one end using natural spinifex resin and animal sinew or plant fibre bindings.

Authentic 19th-century examples display evidence of hand-carving tools, smooth patination resulting from skin oils and handling, and natural binding materials like resin or sinew. Surface features often include incised geometric patterns or fluting, along with natural wear around the grip and peg.

Woomeras can be displayed on bespoke minimal metal stands on a bookshelf or mounted inside shallow shadow boxes as sculptural wall art. Pairing raw timber artefacts with contemporary, neutral backdrop palettes creates visual texture and historical contrast.

Keep timber artefacts in a climate-controlled environment away from sudden humidity fluctuations to prevent splitting or warping. Dust gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding water, harsh chemical polish, or direct sunlight that can dry out the wood and organic resins.
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