"Aboriginal Spear Thruster"
Aboriginal spear thruster / Woomera – Australia Hardwood stained with natural ocher. The lug holding the spears is made of tied wood and partly covered with spinifex (vegetable tar). The external face of the thruster is stone engraved with traditional patterns over the entire surface. From old Peter Maden collection REGION: Australia MATERIAL: Wood PERIOD: First half of the 20th century DIMENSION: 75 x 9.5 cm