Spearthrower
(19th century)
Medium
wood
Measurements
67.3 × 6.9 × 3.8 cm
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.28-1987
Department
First Nations Australia
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