Spearthrower
(19th century)
Medium
wood, earth pigments, resin, sinew
Measurements
77.3 × 10.3 × 2.3 cm irreg.
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Mrs Elizabeth Winifred Morris, 1987
Public domain
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Accession Number
O.27-1987
Department
First Nations Australia
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