Item X 40659 wulumbu | Spearthrower. Milingimbi, Eastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. pre 1930

Summary

The spearthrower is one of three types used by men in eastern Arnhem Land. The tassel is made of human hair string, and is the rarer type.

Local Name

wulumbu

Physical Description

A wooden spearthrower painted with natural pigments. A wooden peg is secured with resin at the distal end. The proximal end has a 'skirt' or tassel of human hair string.