Throwing weapon - Australia (No reserve price)

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Australian wooden artefact dating from circa 1900–1910, 42 cm high, 4 cm wide, 3.5 cm deep, weighing 185 g, with original decoration and in very good condition.

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Tribe: unknown, pigment painted versions of this type of craftwork have been recorded from NSW / Eastern Australia.

Purchased in Perth, Western Australia c2005 from, Trinity Antiques, Trinity Arcade, Hay Street, Perth WA.
No receipt has been kept since moving back to the UK.

Original decoration present with age appropriate wear, this item is with considerable age and shows signs of purposeful use.

Weight: 185g

''They were used in various regions throughout Australia, and while commonly used by men in throwing competitions, were also used by younger boys in games. There are also accounts which say that they were used for throwing at birds''.
This item will be packaged securely and sent by reputable courier with full tracking.

Tribe: unknown, pigment painted versions of this type of craftwork have been recorded from NSW / Eastern Australia.

Purchased in Perth, Western Australia c2005 from, Trinity Antiques, Trinity Arcade, Hay Street, Perth WA.
No receipt has been kept since moving back to the UK.

Original decoration present with age appropriate wear, this item is with considerable age and shows signs of purposeful use.

Weight: 185g

''They were used in various regions throughout Australia, and while commonly used by men in throwing competitions, were also used by younger boys in games. There are also accounts which say that they were used for throwing at birds''.
This item will be packaged securely and sent by reputable courier with full tracking.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Australia
Material
Wood
Condition
Very good
Height
42 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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