A Native Australian "Woomera" (Spear Thrower) & Dance Spear: Late 19th Century.
Price
£945
| $1,260 USD | €1,102 EUR
Item Ref
O 1015
Description
Woomera, spear thrower:-Selected, carved and shaped from the natural growth of a native mulga-wood tree. The upper face is of typically convex 'trough' form appearance - the surface incorporates the shaping and tooling marks produced by the maker's Tula adze. The upper extreme is tightly mounted with an emu claw - the binding spinifex resin sealed. The grip base is also formed from natural spinifex resin.
Overall length: 32" (812mm).
Weight: 307 grams
Dance spear:-
Created from a section of native timber - hand carved and worked. The surface is embellished with applied natural pigments, forming traditional elements to the decoration.
Overall length: 30 3/4" (781mm).
Weight: 173 grams.
Condition: Very Good, (untouched). Signs of genuine age and usage, no repairs - see images. Fine natural colour and 'deep' patina.
Internal Ref: O 1015
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