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Short Spear Head

Australia, Arnhem Land Region, 1933-1966

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Aboriginal

Short Spear Head

Aboriginal

Short Spear Head

Australia, Arnhem Land Region, 1933-1966

Physical Qualities Wood, pigments, L. 28 in. (71.1 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Alan Wurtzburger
Object Number 1955.251.11d
Abstract designs Yellow, red and white pigments
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1955; Alan Wurtzburger
Douglas F. Fraser & Paul S. Wingret, "The Wurtzburger Collection of Oceanic Art". Baltimore Museum of Art. 1956 pg 21, cat no 11.
Australian National Committee for UNESCO, "Australian Aboriginal Culture," ca. 1953.

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