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1937.17.6

Chisel for mounting in gum at the end of handles of spear-throwers. [SM 09/08/2007]

1937.17.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Chisel for mounting in gum at the end of handles of spear-throwers. [SM 09/08/2007]
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
South Australia Ooldea
Person
Field collector Thomas Draper Campbell
PRM source Thomas Draper Campbell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1937
Date collected
By 1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1937
Materials and processes
Material Chert Stone, Process Recycled, Process Flaked
Dimensions
Length: max 38 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1937.17.6

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Chisel, Spear-thrower

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