Implement

Description

Carving instrument (wailleroo) consisting of a sharp piece of jasper fixed in a wooden handle, used for grooving spear-throwers, shields etc.: Australasia, Australia, Western Australia, Pilbara, possibly Yindjibarndi, late 19th century

Museum reference

A.1898.372.21

Collection

Oceania

Object name

Implement

Production information

Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia, Australasia

Date

Late 19th century

Style / Culture

Yindjibarndi

Materials

Jasper, Wood, Spinifex gum

Physical description

Jasper blade and wood handle with spinifex gum

Associations

Collector: Clement, Emile Louis Bruno, Dr, 1844 - 1928