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Woomera
Australian Aboriginal spear thrower. It is spoon-shaped at one end, witha notch at the other. An old label is printed: 'TOST & ROHU'S MUSEUM. 10, 12 & 14 Moore St & 305 George Street Sydney tel 2196' and hand written: 'Aboriginal's ...omera used for throwing spears.' This firm of taxidermists run by Jane Tost and Ada Rohu was in business from 1886 to 1923. They also sold curios.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA2993 |
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| Collection: | World Cultures |
| Type: | Woomera |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 19th century; Early 20th century |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 25 x 770 x 65 mm |