Early stone hafted axe, Central Australia, carved stone, bent wood, spinifex resin and natural pigments (with custom stand) this hafted stone axe is painted with natural pigments. The head held in place with resin and the wooden handle is bent around the head and secured at the head with an interlaced band with vegetable fibre. Length 36 x 12 cm. Provenance: Adelaide Antique Auctions, Adelaide. Private collection, South Australia