Spearthrower
(19th century)
Medium
wood, resin, fibre string
Measurements
74.5 × 4.2 × 2.5 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.40-1987
Department
First Nations Australia
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