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1932.53.84

Long narrow spear-thrower with ovate handle with central carved groove for grip. Opposite end with hook set in resin. [SM 01/02/2008]

1932.53.84

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Collection type
Object
Description
Long narrow spear-thrower with ovate handle with central carved groove for grip. Opposite end with hook set in resin. [SM 01/02/2008]
Long description
Long narrow spear-thrower with ovate handle with central carved groove for grip. Opposite end with hook set in resin. The grip is bound with gut. [SM 01/02/2008]
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Northern Territory Livingstone Ranges
Person
Field collector Eric Conran
PRM source Mrs M.O. Burrows
PRM source Mrs Gordon Canning
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1932
Date collected
By 1932
Acquisition information
Donated: 10/1932
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Animal Gut, Material Resin Plant, Process Carved, Process Bound
Dimensions
Length: max 1005 mm, Width: max 62 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1932.53.84
Research and responses

According to Dr M. O’Hanlon, A.R.M. probably stands for Assistant Resident Magistrate. [CW 23/2/2000] Confirmed by Sylvia Schaffarczyk, a PhD student from the Australian National University, in September 2004 during a visit to research collections made by Australian colonial administrators in Papua New Guinea. [ZM 3/9/2004]

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Spear-thrower