Spear thrower

Description
Spear thrower from Australia. Elongated wooden body with circular knob at one end and tubular point at the other. Wood is very dark with the exception of a lighter patch down one side. One face a smooth, convex shape while the other is carved with a zigzag and linear design.
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Media/Materials
Wood.
Measurements
617 x 93 x 20mm - HxWxD [verified].
Production place
Australia
Collection
Ethnology
Department collection type
Ethnology
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1976/82/4

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