A poke in the eye with a sharp stick

Ron Anderson · 20th September 2010, 08:08 AM

Hi Tim

I've not seen that before, but it does strike me as aboriginal in its style. All I can really tell from your stick is that it seems to be certainly early 20th century or earlier.

There is such a variety of fighting sticks here. And you're right, there's not enough in terms of solid reference material on aboriginal implements.

Is that mulga wood, do you know? This would be a significant clue as to its origins.

20th September 2010, 08:08 AM	#5
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	Hi Tim I've not seen that before, but it does strike me as aboriginal in its style. All I can really tell from your stick is that it seems to be certainly early 20th century or earlier. There is such a variety of fighting sticks here. And you're right, there's not enough in terms of solid reference material on aboriginal implements. Is that mulga wood, do you know? This would be a significant clue as to its origins.