Aboriginal woomera spear thrower, inland Western Australia and Central Australia, vintage/antique
The incurved front surface is incised with fine zig-zag parallel lines.
Original wooden peg hook lashed with sinew strips.
Light red ochre staining
Dense hardwood, probably Mulga wood
31.25'' x 4.5'' or 79cm x 11.5cm, weight 436 grams
The woomera effectively extended the arm of the spear thrower enabling greater force.
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Internal Reference: 230507
Antique Number: SA983504
Dateline of this antique is 1920
Height is 79cm (31.1inches)
Width is 11.5cm (4.5inches)
Depth is 1.5cm (0.6inches)
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