#7 wooden snake Iltyarte (Throwing Spear) Taken from

Iltyarte (Throwing Spear) Taken from a branch

made of locally and sustainably sourced from a Mallee Tree

This is to certify that the artwork evidenced by this certificate is authentically crafted by Arrernte men in Ltyentye Apurte

Year: 2024

Name of Artist:                  Dean Oliver

#7 wooden snake Iltyarte (Throwing Spear) Taken fromArtist : Clinton Oliver #1452 An alye (boomerang) with the special shape of a Number 7. The #7 is known as the "Killer Bommerang" and is a weapon that belongs to men only. Traditionally they used to fight with them in combat, or use them to finish off a kangaroo if it is still alive after being speared. This Alya irlpakerte was carved by Dean Oliver and is an individually hand crafted piece made from the roots of an ironbark Athenge tree. It has