Spear Thrower Item Number: 1366/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Oblong spear thrower that is curved along length and has pointed ends. One end has a ball of resin around it and a leather thong wrapped three times around it forming a loop for hanging; other end has a wooden point attached with tightly wound grass; point is oriented toward the other end. An adhesive label is in the concave surface.
Item History
- Made in Australia
- Owned by J. R. H. McWhae before August 9, 1989
- Received from J. R. H. McWhae (Donor) on August 9, 1989
What
- Name
- Spear Thrower
- Identification Number
- 1366/4
- Type of Item
- spear thrower
- Material
- wood, resin, leather skin and sinew ?
- Overall
- height 4.0 cm, width 66.7 cm, depth 8.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Australian
- Previous Owner
- J. R. H. McWhae
- Received from
- J. R. H. McWhae (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Australia
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 9, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on August 9, 1989
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1366/0004