Antique Aboriginal Australian Woomera with remnants of original paint 39cm figurine or monograms

or monograms

and work particularly well flanking books or as a symmetrical pair on shelving

Measuring approximately 24cm in seat diameter and 23cm in height

There are no hallmarks on this piece so sold as untested white metal

Antique Aboriginal Australian Woomera with remnants of original paint 39cm figurine or monogramsAntique Australian Woomera with remnants of original paint 39cm A woomera is an Australian Aboriginal wooden spear throwing device. Similar to an atlatl, it serves as an extension of the human arm, enabling a spear to travel at a greater speed and force than possible with only the arm. This piece has had much use with heavy patina but possibly a ceremonial one with such good painting evident. The paint is much more vibrant one side IMPORTANT Please