Australian Aboriginal spear head

 
Australian Aboriginal spear head
 
Origin: Said to be from Central Queensland.
 
Materials and method: Hand carved hardwood, possibly stone carved; some bonding resin (from Spinifex?) remains evident at base.
 
Dimensions: approximately 53 L x 1-3.5 W cm.
 
Date of creation: Very likely 19th century
 
Condition: Excellent, patina consistent with substantial age.
 
Provenance: From a private Adelaide collection.
 
Stock no: W031
 
Comments: This spear head would have been bound to a long spear shaft – some of the resin used in the join is still evident. Examples of similar design can be seen in the Australian Museum in Sydney.
 
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