Spear-thrower

Description

Spear-thrower with a hook at one end and flint attached by resin at the other, wood: Australasia, Australia, Australian Aboriginal : Arrernte, 19th or 20th century

Museum reference

A.1911.397.114

Collection

Oceania

Object name

Spear-thrower

Production information

Unknown
Australia, Australasia

Date

19th - 20th century

Style / Culture

Arrernte

Materials

Wood, Plant resin, Flint

Physical description

Wood; wooden spur tied on with sinew; handle of bulb of porcupine grass resin with flint attached

Exhibitions

• Living Lands (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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