Aboriginal Australian. Shaping Stone in Wooden Haft, 19th or 20th century. Stone, wood, plant gum or beeswax, 24 13/16 x 1 15/16 in. (63 x 5 cm). Henry L. Batterman Fund, 47.131.14. Creative Commons-BY.

Shaping Stone in Wooden Haft

19th or 20th century

Aboriginal Australian

Arts of the Pacific Islands

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Maker/Artist: Aboriginal Australian
Classification: Tool
Formatted Medium: Stone, wood, plant gum or beeswax
Medium: stone, wood, plant, gum, beeswax
Locations: Place made: Dieri, South Australia, Australia
Dimensions: 24 13/16 x 1 15/16 in. (63 x 5 cm)
Inscribed: '1023 Kimberley D WA' written on inside curve near point.
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Shaping Stone in Wooden Haft

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