Aboriginal Spearthrower, Western Australia
length 28 1/2in (72.5cm)
woomera, of elongated spatula form, the front surface decorated in finely engraved parallel linear zigzag designs, the reverse with broadly fluted adze markings, wooden peg attached with resin and kangaroo sinew; fine, glossy dark brown and black patina overall.
woomera, of elongated spatula form, the front surface decorated in finely engraved parallel linear zigzag designs, the reverse with broadly fluted adze markings, wooden peg attached with resin and kangaroo sinew; fine, glossy dark brown and black patina overall.
Estimate:
US$ 1,200 - 1,800
€930 - 1,400
£790 - 1,200
€930 - 1,400
£790 - 1,200
Category: Ethnographic Art / African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
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