Aboriginal Spearthrower, woomera, Western Australia
length 28 1/2in (72.5cm)
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.
Provenance:
Private California Collection
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.
Provenance:
Private California Collection
Estimate:
US$ 1,000 - 1,500
€750 - 1,100
£640 - 960
€750 - 1,100
£640 - 960
Category: Ethnographic Art / African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
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