Australian Aboriginal Nulla Throwing Club,c1890

19th century

Sold by Curious Antiques

Description

Lovely 19th century Australian Aboriginal First Nation throwing club, c1890. Commonly referred to as a Waddy, Nulla-nulla or Boondi, these are hardwood clubs used as a weapon in combat or more commonly as a throwing stick for hunting. This is a very genuine example, lovely primitive hand chip carving, heavy for its size at 0.48kg with great colour/patina. Overall condition is good, there is a hairline crack along one side but very minor and historic. 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: 47cm long x 5cm wide x 5cm deep, weight 0.48kg.

Physical Dimensions

Height

47cm (18.50")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA887207

Dealers Notes

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Description

Lovely 19th century Australian Aboriginal First Nation throwing club, c1890.

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Commonly referred to as a Waddy, Nulla-nulla or Boondi, these are hardwood clubs used as a weapon in combat or more commonly as a throwing stick for hunting.

Curious Antiques

This is a very genuine example, lovely primitive hand chip carving, heavy for its size at 0.48kg with great colour/patina. Overall condition is good, there is a hairline crack along one side but very minor and historic. 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: 47cm long x 5cm wide x 5cm deep, weight 0.48kg.

Physical Dimensions

Height

47cm (18.50")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers