#27 • Aboriginal Throwing Club

Part of Professor’s Collection Part One: Pacific & Pre-Columbian Artifacts (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $250.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $200-350 Origin: Australia, Late 19th early 20th c. Dimensions: 15 in.  Condition: All-natural wood no visible chips does show some slight cracking from age and use.  Additional Information: Aboriginal throwing club also known as "nullas" or hunting stick and traditionally used for hunting and as a tool by the Aboriginal Australians. Made from dense hardwood and shaped with a knob or head at one end. It also looks to be hand carved.  Reportedly, provenance: Eric Farrow, CA.