


Artist: Artist Once Known | Title: Central Australian Woomera | Year: c. early 20th century | Medium: Carved wood | Dimensions: 70h x 10w x 3d cm
ARTWORK STORY
Central Australian woomera with stone adze flake set in the handle. Circa early 20th Century. Shows signs of extensive use.
These are very versatile implements, in addition to launching a spear, they were used for holding food, or preparing pigments. The adze was used as a tool in the manufacture of other weapons and tools. They could also be used as an aid to making fire.
ARTWORK STORY
Central Australian woomera with stone adze flake set in the handle. Circa early 20th Century. Shows signs of extensive use.
These are very versatile implements, in addition to launching a spear, they were used for holding food, or preparing pigments. The adze was used as a tool in the manufacture of other weapons and tools. They could also be used as an aid to making fire.