Boomerang
Production date
25 Nov 1998
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Object detail
Description
Wooden boomerang with symbols engraved into surface.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boomerang
Production date
25 Nov 1998
Production place
Measurements
710mm
Media/Materials description
Wood
History and use
This engraved boomerang was made by Russell Butler, an Elder of the Bandjin and Warrgamay people of the Hinchinbrook Island region.
Russell donated this item, along with a collection of other items, to the Queensland Museum Network in 1998, for the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander exhibition held at the Museum of Tropical Queensland (2000-2005).
Russell donated this item, along with a collection of other items, to the Queensland Museum Network in 1998, for the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander exhibition held at the Museum of Tropical Queensland (2000-2005).
Registration number
QE12512
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