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CAS 0555-0002A-C   CAS 0555-0002A-C; Atlatl and two spear foreshafts
Category Carvings; Weaponry
Object Name Atlatl and two spear foreshafts
Culture Australian Aborigine
Global Region Australia
Country Australia
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Territory
County
Other Geographic Data Reserve: Arnhem Land; Crocodile Island
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Earth pigments
Description A: Atlatl (spear thrower); B,C: Spear foreshafts.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=3.7; B= 2.9;C=2.7, Thickness = A=3.0, Length = A=55.2; B=51.2; C=49.1