Boomerang.
Production date
19th Century
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Description
Boomerang, wooden with 'From Cowan Cowan Moreton Island from Ken' handwritten in black pen at back.
Production date
19th Century
Production place
Measurements
L550 x W70 mm
Media/Materials description
Wood
Signature/Marks
From Cowan Cowan Moreton Island from Ken
History and use
The boomerang has played an important role in Australian Aboriginal cultures for hunting and sport. A boomerang is useful for hunting larger animals, fish and birds. As a spinning stick, it covers a greater area than a directly thrown spear. There are many different kinds of boomerang; some are evenly curved, while others have a hook or flat club at one end. This one, from Moreton Island, is in the classic ‘returning’ design.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Registration number
QE14592
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