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1921.93.387

Paddle-shaped spear-thrower with knob of resin at handle, and opposite end with hook bound by resin and fibre. [SM 04/02/2008]

1921.93.387

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Collection type
Object
Description
Paddle-shaped spear-thrower with knob of resin at handle, and opposite end with hook bound by resin and fibre. [SM 04/02/2008]
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Western Australia
Person
Field collector Charles Frederick Wood
PRM source Edith Lucy Wake Wood
Date
Date collected
?1860 - 1870
Acquisition information
Donated: 1921
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Resin Plant, Material Plant, Process Carved, Process Bound
Dimensions
Width: max 117 mm, Length: max 570 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.93.387

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Spear-thrower