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1910.73.11

Paddle-shaped spear-thrower with knob of resin at handle and inset kangaroo tooth. Opposite end with small hook set in resin. [AR 22/08/2007]

1910.73.11

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Collection type
Object
Description
Paddle-shaped spear-thrower with knob of resin at handle and inset kangaroo tooth. Opposite end with small hook set in resin. [AR 22/08/2007]
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Western Australia
Person
Field collector Samuel Margerison
PRM source Samuel Margerison
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1910
Date collected
By 1910
Acquisition information
Purchased: 12/1910
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Resin Plant, Material Kangaroo Tooth Animal, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 545 mm, Width: max 130 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1910.73.11

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Spear-thrower