Spear point (kalka)
Production date
1986
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Description
Hardwood, black resin, echidna spines mahogany in colour.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spear
Production date
1986
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Media/Materials description
Wood, resin, echidna spines.
Hardwood, black resin, echidna spines mahogany in colour.
Hardwood, black resin, echidna spines mahogany in colour.
History and use
This spear point is from Kowanyama and called kalka in Yir Yoront language. The Traditional Owners of this region are the Kokoberra, Yir Yoront (or Kokomnjen) and Kunjen people.
This item was most recently on display in the exhibition 'Connections across the Coral Sea: A story of movement' at Museum of Tropical Queensland (2021-2022) and Queensland Museum (2022-2023).
This item was most recently on display in the exhibition 'Connections across the Coral Sea: A story of movement' at Museum of Tropical Queensland (2021-2022) and Queensland Museum (2022-2023).
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Registration number
QE25586
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