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Four Aboriginal Spear Throwers (woomera) Austra

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Four Aboriginal Spear Throwers (woomera) Austra

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Four Aboriginal Spear Throwers (woomera) Australia, early 20th century Wood, three with hooks affixed to one end, two with a tar-like substance on the handle. Two grooved on one or both sides with geometric patterns. In good condition, probably original as collected, stained from use and time, two with cracks Provenance: Collected by Valentine Pasvolsky of Lakewood, NJ between 1930-1970 Lengths: ranging from 21 to 32 inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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Four Aboriginal Spear Throwers (woomera) Austra

Name: Four Aboriginal Spear Throwers (woomera) Austra
SKU: 105935258
Price: 1000 USD
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