Thanks for the replies. Modern man lacks the patience primitive man needed for so much of their lives.

One of my desert Centra Australian spears was one actualy used. It was sold as it has some fine cracks in it. A thin solid one piece long spear for throwing, with a wooden blade integral to the shaft.

Maybe it is black due to the fire treatment?

I think these spears are thin, so as to bend easier. And fly better.

A second spear I bought was a recreation of the traditional Aboriginal "javelin". Lighter wood. Multi section. Blade bound to the shaft. Barb bound to the blade. I think maybe the end art of the shaft is a third section. With the end coned to fit the woomeras prong. A Woomera is the throwing stick tool for added power, velocity and range. Very useful when one gets the hang of it. I've used them elsewhere. I don't have a matching plain Woomera. Most are sold decorated. Need to find a plain one to add to my collection.

This javelin was for tourist sale only. Not for use. But traditionally made correctly.

I wonder what wood or trees were used for the shafts?