Summary
The spearthrower is one of three types used by men in eastern Arnhem Land. It is used to propel spears and is the type always carried by men including in ceremony. It is painted on both sides with totemic figures using natural pigments.
Local Name
mangal
Physical Description
A wooden spearthrower painted with natural pigments. A wooden peg is secured with resin at the distal end.
More Information
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Object/Medium
Spearthrower
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Maker
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Locality
Milingimbi, Eastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Object Measurements
795 mm (Length), 50 mm (Width), 35 mm (Height)
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands