A GROUP OF FOUR SPEARTHROWERS
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(NORTH EAST QUEENSLAND)
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)
Sold for $2,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne