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A Fine Australian Aboriginal Spear Thrower.

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A Fine Australian Aboriginal Spear Thrower.

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Description

A fine carved wooden Miru with linear designs and well handled and smooth grip suggesting age and field use. An Aboriginal Wommera weapon is also commonly known a spear thrower or Miru. It is a weapon that uses leverage to achieve greater velocity and distance in spear throwing. The Woomera measures 36 inches long x 3.5 inches wide. Provenance: The Evan Maurer collection, noted historian and author, CA, USA.

Condition

Good, well handled

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A Fine Australian Aboriginal Spear Thrower.

Name: A Fine Australian Aboriginal Spear Thrower.
SKU: 128048275
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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