Description:

Oceania, Australia, Aboriginal peoples, ca. 19th century CE. An early example of wood boomerang, meant for hunting rather than for display, with a wonderful patina from use across the curved profile. Aboriginals made tools and airfoil weaponry from a variety of different woods known for their high density, heavy weight, and sturdy construction. The use of hunting boomerangs was described by the explorer Francis Barrallier in 1802, when he wrote that indigenous Aboriginal people throw it, "making it revolve on itself, and with such a velocity that one cannot see it … only the whizzing of it is heard." Size: 20.75" L x 2.25" W (52.7 cm x 5.7 cm)

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s

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#170434

  • Condition: Intact with age and use related surface wear, nicks, and chips. Lustrous smooth patina throughout.

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