Description:

Oceania, Australia, 1964. Signed and dated "W A 1964" on verso. An attractive boomerang, hand-carved from hardwood and painted with a wonderful abstract bird motif, perhaps representing an emu, to adorn the arch at the center of one side in red, golden yellow, black, and white pigments. Stylized decorative motifs of the same color scheme flank the avian figure and embellish either corner of this side of the boomerang as well. The boomerang is an iconic symbol of Australia, representing the Aboriginal peoples' enduring presence and rich culture. Traditionally, boomerangs were use to hunt game and birds including emu, kangaroo, and other marsupial animals - the gentle curve of such iconic airfoil weapons allowing them to be aimed and thrown with ease - the stone-smoothed surfaces facilitating a rapid flight. A skilled hunter could effectively hit a target from as many as 100 meters away! Size: 16.125" L x 2.1" W (41 cm x 5.3 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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  • Condition: Small chips to interior curve, with light abrasions to pigment, otherwise intact and very good. Nice remains of painted decorations on obverse.

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