A COOLAMON AND SPEARTHROWER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA,

both early and exceptional examples carved in hardwood, the spearthrower of leaf-like form with wooden peg attached at the top with spinifex resin and kangaroo sinew and the handle similarly bound, the reverse replete with adze markings and engraved with three motifs suggestive of Western capital letters; the coolamon of ovoid form and convex section, the surfaces replete with linear fluted markings, the entire surface encrusted with earth pigments, old, glossy patinas

The coolamon has sustained damage around the edges in a a number of areas, most probably from use. The surface is thickly encrusted with pigments. The spearthrower is 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."