Spear Thrower (woomera), 19th-20th century, 21 5/16 x 5 11/16 x 1/2 in. (54.13 x 14.45 x 1.27 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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