Cape York Bi-Valve Woomera with Abrus Seed Decoration

Cape York Peninsula Bi-Valve spear thrower (woomera), Northern…
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Cape York Peninsula Bi-Valve spear thrower (woomera), Northern Queensland, carved hardwood, shell, abrus seeds and spinifex resin (with custom stand) the body of leaf-like form with right angle peg and shell handle attached with natural resins decorated with abrus seeds, old shiny patina. Length 61 x 10.5 cm. Provenance: Don McInnes, Kingston, South Australia. Private collection, South Australia

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  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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