Description:

Oceania, Western Australia, Aboriginal peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A gorgeous, hand-carved wooden boomerang meant for hunting rather than for display. The body is gently curved and ready to be thrown, with both ends of relatively similar lengths. The obverse side is slightly convex, with both ends smooth and rounded, and the verso exhibiting a similar smoothness to its surface as well. Aboriginals made tools and airfoil weaponry from a variety of different woods known for their high density, heavy weight, and sturdy construction. This example displays faint remains of natural red ochre pigment in the natural grooves of the wood. Size: 2.625" W x 27.5" H (6.7 cm x 69.8 cm); 28.5" H (72.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection; ex-Carl Tanner collection, found in Western Australia in 1951

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#145372

  • Condition: A few stable fissures to body and both ends, with chips and losses to one terminal, and fading to original red ochre pigment. Light earthen deposits and nice patina throughout.

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