The zig zag incisions are impressively carved over vertical striations that cover the entire surface area of the woomera. The back of the woomera also displays fine carving which has been achieved with traditional bone and stone tools. A woomera acts as an extension of the thrower's arm: a lever that increases the speed at which a spear is thrown and the distance that it travels. Woomeras were…

Provenance

Collection of Todd Barlin, Oceanic Arts Australia; Private collection, Sydney