Aboriginal Boomerang

  • Aboriginal Boomerang

  • Aboriginal Boomerang

  • Aboriginal Boomerang

  • Aboriginal Boomerang

  • Aboriginal Boomerang

  • Aboriginal Boomerang

  • Aboriginal Boomerang

  • Aboriginal Boomerang

  • Aboriginal Boomerang

Aboriginal Boomerang
Aboriginal
Central Desert, Northern Territory - Queensland - New South Wales, Australia
Last half 19th century
Wood (Acacia aneura)
Length: 53,3cm
Width: 5,1cm at elbow, 3,2cm near wing end
Collection Date: 2024
Collection Number: 447

Ex. Handbury Tribal Art: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom (2024)

An old Aboriginal return boomerang from Australia, showcasing the iconic symbol of Aboriginal culture as the most popular art form. Carved from one piece of Mulga (Acacia aneura) in curved form with rounded edged wings. The wood is adze carved longitudinal with a grooved texture on both sides. The top plane is convex while flat on the bottom face. It may be from the Central Desert region, but also similar examples were found as far as New South Wales in the Southeast. A genuine old example in excellent condition.