Spear Thrower

Lower Murray River region

mid-19th–early 20th century

Not on view

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Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Spear Thrower
Date: mid-19th–early 20th century
Geography: Australia, New South Wales or Victoria, Lower Murray River region
Culture: Lower Murray River region
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: H x W: 2 3/8 x 32 1/4 in. (6.1 x 81.9 cm)
Classification: Wood-Implements
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1961
Object Number: 1978.412.776
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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