Antique Spear-Thrower and Sword Club from Arnhem Land

Fine & rare late 19th / early 20th century Spear-thrower. Stone…
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Fine & rare late 19th / early 20th century Spear-thrower. Stone carved, & measuring 86 cm. Arnhem Land NT. Together with a rare port Essington sword club. Provenance: ex Charles Mountford, ex Jim Davidson collection Victoria, length 145 cm (sword club)

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