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Important Aboriginal Art - 25 March 2009  |  Melbourne

Lot 264
A GROUP OF FOUR SPEARTHROWERS

originating from east Cape York, the group comprises three adult and one child's spearthrower, all of elongated leaf-like form, the wooden peg attached with fibre bindings and resin, the handle constructed from shaped bailer shell secured to end with resin, shell handle missing on the smaller example

95.0 cm, 86.5.0 cm, 78.0 cm and 51.0 cm lengths



Estimate:
$1,500 - 2,000 (4)


Lot sold: $2,040 (inc. BP)


Lot Details

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A GROUP OF FOUR SPEARTHROWERS

originating from east Cape York, the group comprises three adult and one child's spearthrower, all of elongated leaf-like form, the wooden peg attached with fibre bindings and resin, the handle constructed from shaped bailer shell secured to end with resin, shell handle missing on the smaller example

95.0 cm, 86.5.0 cm, 78.0 cm and 51.0 cm lengths