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1932.82.2

Paddle-shaped spear-thrower with decorated concave blade. One end with hook set in resin. [SM 01/02/2008]

1932.82.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Paddle-shaped spear-thrower with decorated concave blade. One end with hook set in resin. [SM 01/02/2008]
Long description
Paddle-shaped spear-thrower with decorated concave blade. One end with hook set in resin. Decorated similarly to wooden shield, though less elaborate. Probably engraved with kangaroo incisor or stone flakes. Cuvilinear and linear incised design.
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Unknown
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Stevens Auction Rooms
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
By 1932
Acquisition information
Purchased: 12/1932
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Resin Plant, Process Incised, Process Carved, Process Decorated
Dimensions
Length: max 720 mm, Width: max 74 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.82.2

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Spear-thrower