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Object Number 2004.24.33816
Display Title Four-pronged fish spear
Descriptions
Subject
  • Spear
Department Photographic
Date 1996
Culture
  • Yolngu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia / Northern Territory / Arnhem Land
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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