TWO FINE SPEARTHROWERS, WESTERN AUSTRALIA,

both of flattened leaf-like form with wooden pegs attached with spinifex resin at the tip and tapering to a handle surmounted with spinifex resin to form a grip, the front of the blades both finely incised with traditional linear motifs, the reverse of one with fine adze marking and further traditional engravings the other undecorated broad adze markings and several fine notches to one edge; old shiny patina

One of teh speartips has a significant chunk of resin missing in the lower area of tip (visible in the online illustration), and also at the base of the hanle, otherwise both spearthrowers appear in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."