Spear Thrower (woomera), 19th-20th century, 21 1/8 x 5 3/16 x 13/16 in. ( x x cm), Wood, Australia, 19th-20th century, Carried by Aboriginal hunters and sometimes used in battle, a woomera, or spear thrower, was used to effectively lengthen the arm and in turn increase the velocity and range of the spear. It has a narrow tip that is embedded in the hollow end of the weapon, while the opposite end works as a counterweight

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