Spear Thrower Item Number: C1609 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Plain, lance shaped, dished and has abstract grooved decoration on the hollow surface. Hook at one end is secured by sinew, opposite end has a knot that is covered with pitch.
Item History
- Made in Northern Territory, Australia
- Owned by Robert A. Waters before December 14, 1953
- Received from Robert A. Waters (Seller) and U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source) on December 14, 1953
What
- Name
- Spear Thrower
- Identification Number
- C1609
- Type of Item
- spear thrower
- Material
- wood, sinew and resin
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 76.1 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Australian
- Previous Owner
- Robert A. Waters
- Received from
- Robert A. Waters (Seller) and U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Northern Territory, Australia
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 14, 1953
- Acquisition Date
- on December 14, 1953
Other
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 2284/0021