Aboriginal Arnhemland Spear #9
#153082

An early spear with a stone tip wrapped in native bark string and paper bark fiber. This would have been used to protect the spear point, and for presentation in trade. Intact spear examples with a complete wrapping are rare outside of museum collection. Very good condition. Collected Central Arnhemland 1962.

Length: 232 cm / 91.5 in

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