Spearthrower, paddle form

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Object Number 46-78-70/2311

Display Title Spearthrower, paddle form

Descriptions

Inventory Description Spearthrower, flat wood blade, resin on tapered end, wood projection on other

Classification

Atlatl

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Ming

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / Australia

Materials Wood, Resin

Dimensions Overall: 94.5 x 8 x 1.6 cm (37 3/16 x 3 1/8 x 5/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 46-78-70/2311; 103

Provenance

Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)

Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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