Australian Aboriginal artefacts: boomerangs

Large Australian Aboriginal Mulga Wood Boomerang, 78 cm Length

Large Australian Aboriginal boomerang, in mulga wood, length 78 cm

Mulga Wood Boomerang: Traditional Aboriginal Craft from Central Australia

Central Australian Aboriginal mulga wood Boomerang|length 81 cm

Australian Aboriginal Boomerang with Kangaroo/Possum Tooth Carving

19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang, carved with a kangaroo/possum tooth, length 63 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland.

Australian Aboriginal Stone Tools Collection: Central Coast, Murray River, Queensland

Group of Australian Aboriginal stone tools, comprising one fire starter/nutcracker anvil from the central coast NSW, two boomerang tools for shaping from the Murray River and one 'Giligulgul' weapons polishing stone from Darling Downs, Queensland…

Central Desert Aboriginal Carved Boomerang with Unique Decorative Design

Australian Aboriginal carved boomerang, central Desert origin, of unusual shape, with carved decoration, length 74 cm

Early Australian Aboriginal stone cut boomerang, 52 cm length

Early Australian Aboriginal boomerang, stone cut, length 52 cm

Coopers Creek Fighting Boomerang from Private Queensland Collection

Australian Aboriginal fighting boomerang, (Coopers creek) north East South Australia, of long unusual shape, length 79 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland.

Rare 19th Century Aboriginal Boomerang with Unique Hook Shape

19th century Australian Aboriginal carved boomerang, Central Australia, with unusual hook shape and fluted face, decorated with carving to grip area, length 75.5 cm

Mulga wood Aboriginal hunting boomerang, 91 cm length

Large Aboriginal Australia hunting boomerang, in mulga wood, length 91 cm

Australian Aboriginal Boomerang with Incised Fluting, Excellent Patina, Provenance Queensland

Good Australian Aboriginal boomerang, with curve to end, with fine incised fluting to both sides, excellent patina, length 64.5 cm. Provenance: Arthur Palmer, then Private Collection, Queensland.

Australian Aboriginal Boomerang with Good Patina, Queensland, 59 cm

Australian Aboriginal boomerang, Queensland, of curved form, good patina, length 59 cm. Provenance: Jon Saussehrd, then Private Collection, Queensland.

Aboriginal Wallaby Tooth Boomerang from Murray River Basin, South Australia

19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang, Murray River Basin, South Australia, decorated with fine wallaby tooth carving to both sides and highlighted with white natural ochre pigment, with sharp edges on both sides and rich deep patina, length 75 cm

Aboriginal Carved Boomerang with Animal Tracks, Queensland Private Collection

Australian Aboriginal carved boomerang, beautifully carved with animal tracks decorated to face, great patina from use, length 47 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland.

Australian Aboriginal Stone-Cut Boomerang, Early 20th Century

Early Australian Aboriginal boomerang, stone cut, length 67 cm

Aboriginal Fighting Boomerang from South East Australia, 86 cm

Early Australian Aboriginal fighting boomerang, South East Australia, with curved and rounded form, good patina, length 86 cm. Provenance: Arthur Palmer, 2007, then Private Collection, Queensland.

Fluted 'Killer' Boomerang from Central Australian Arunta Tribe

Australian Aboriginal fluted 'Killer' boomerang, Central Australian Arunta tribe, a finely fluted hunting boomerang, stone cut example with fine carving and deep patina, length 70.5 cm. Provenance: Keith Hofmaier collection, Victoria,

Aboriginal Boomerangs and Stone Pointing Stick with Earth Pigments

Aboriginal artist unknown, two boomerangs with ochres and an early stone ?Pointing stick?? both boomerangs having alternate stripes painted with natural earth pigments, and the stone pointing stick carved with circular designs, attached to reddened string…

1927 Duke of York Boomerang Souvenir from Australia

'Advance Australia, souvenir of Australia, Duke of York, 1927' boomerang, 41 cm wide

Intricately Carved Aboriginal Hardwood Boomerang, Early 20th Century

Aboriginal artist unknown. A carved hardwood boomerang circa early 20th century, with carved intricate fluted design to one side. Smooth patina. 61.5 cm

Aboriginal Bird Hunting Boomerang with Cross Hatching, Western Australia

Australian Aboriginal bird hunting boomerang, Western Australian, in mulga, with two decorative lines of cross hatching to each end, length 70 cm

Australian Aboriginal Boomerang, c.1890

19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang, c.1890, of curved form, adze cuts to body, holes to each end, good patina, length 62.5 cm. Provenance: D'lan Davidson, then private collection, Queensland.

Australian Aboriginal Boomerang with Fine Incised Fluting, Excellent Patina

Good Australian Aboriginal boomerang, with curve to end, with fine incised fluting to both sides, excellent patina, length 64.5 cm. Provenance: Arthur Palmer, then private collection, Queensland.

Australian Aboriginal Boomerang with Grooved Carved Detail and Red Ochre

An old Australian Aboriginal boomerang, grooved carved detail, red ochre finish, length 68 cm

Pair of Aboriginal Boomerangs: 60cm in Length, Wide Design

Two Aboriginal old boomerangs widest, length 60 cm

Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang with Ochre Staining, 76 cm Length

Aboriginal hunting boomerang. Remnants of ochre staining, length 76 cm

Aboriginal Pokerwork Coolamon and Souvenir Boomerangs from Lake Tyers

Aboriginal pokerwork Coolamon. Together with two pokerwork early souvenir boomerangs from lake Tyers (1945), and Cairns, length 57 cm (longest)

Kimberley Aboriginal Boomerang with Painted and Incised Decoration

Australian Aboriginal boomerang, Kimberley, with curved end, with painted and incised decoration, in tones of black and brown, length 68 cm

Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang with Incised Patterning, 70 cm Length

Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, of curved form, incised patterning to one end, good patina, length 70 cm. Provenance: Arthur Palmer, then private collection, Queensland

Central Desert Aboriginal Hooked Fighting Boomerang, 63.5 cm Length

Early Australian Aboriginal hooked fighting boomerang (no. 7), central Desert, with tapering hooked end, length 63.5 cm

Western Desert Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang with Adze Cut Marks

Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, Western Desert, in mulga, with adze cut marks to body, length 50 cm

Central Australian Fluted Boomerang with Natural Pigment Decoration, 73cm

Central Australian fluted boomerang, hunting/fighting, with slight curve decorated with natural pigments in black and white, Pintupi Luritja Region, Alice spring, length 73 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland

Darling River Region Aboriginal Boomerang, c.1880

19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang, c.1880, Darling River Region, of slight curved form, incised with fine fluting to both sides, length 85 cm. Provenance: Arthur Beau Palmer gallery, 2006, then private collection, Queensland

19th Century Aboriginal Boomerang from Lake Eyre, South Australia

Large 19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang lake Eyre, South Australia, of large heavy form, incised with bands of decoration running along each side, length 103 cm. Provenance: Jon Saussehrd, then private collection, Queensland

19th Century Aboriginal Boomerang with Incised Line, Queensland

19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang, Queensland, curved form, incised with line running along the length of the body, good patina, length 59 cm. Provenance: Jon Saussehrd, then private collection Queensland

Unusual Aboriginal Boomerang with Incised Decoration and Ochre Fill

Australian Aboriginal boomerang, Western Queensland, of unusual shape, with incised decoration to both sides, in filled with ochre, length 76 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland

Central Australian Aboriginal Boomerang from 1930s: 63 cm Long

Aboriginal boomerang, Central Australia C.1930's, 63 cm long

Western Australian Aboriginal Woomera with Zigzag Decoration, Mid-1900s

Aboriginal spear thrower, Mid-1900s Western Australian woomera with incised zagzag decoration to front and adzed at back. Spinifex resin at handle end and peg fastened with kangaroo sinew. Ex. Robert Croll, a boomerang throwing world champion. 81 x 10 x 3…

Aboriginal Boomerangs: Carved Hardwood from Central Australia

Three Australian Aboriginal boomerangs (Queensland) early 20th century, carved and incised hardwood, Sizes: length 69 cm, 71 cm, & 81 cm. Other Notes: Executed in Central Australia in the early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Mr Gary Bradley, Victoria…

Aboriginal Boomerangs: Carved Hardwood Collection from Mid-20th Century

Four Australian Aboriginal boomerangs (central and Western Australia) mid 20th century, carved and incised hardwood, Sizes: length 62 cm, 72 cm, 76 cm & 82 cm. The number 7 and mulga-wood boomerang executed in Central Australia; the two hardwood…

Aboriginal Boomerangs: Carved Wood Treasures of Australia

Two Australian Aboriginal boomerangs., carved wood, a returning boomerang with dark, age patina, length 67.5 cm; and lighter coloured hunting boomerang, length 60 cm

Ceremonial Boomerang with White Pigment Decoration

Central Australian ceremonial boomerang, with white pigment decoration. Mid 20th century. With a custom stand. 74 cm

Ceremonial Boomerang with Indigenous Repair, Early 20th Century

Ceremonial boomerang, decorated with pigment for ceremonial purposes. A stable indigenous repair to the head. Early 20th century.

Incised Kangaroo Boomerang from Barnes Collection

Aboriginal boomerang, incised kangaroo decoration. Provenance: Barnes collection, 67 cm length

Central Australian Incised Boomerang

Early incised ceremonial boomerang, Central Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. Approx length 56.5 x 8 cm. Provenance: Collected by Mr. Fred Cavenagh who was granted a pastoral lease to an area 100km Ne of Alice Springs in 1906,…

Engraved Boomerang from Western NSW/Southern QLD

Engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Approx length 62.5 x 5.5 cm. Of convex section, the face engraved with varying traditional motifs, old patina overall. Provenance: Private Collection,…

Engraved Boomerang from Southern Queensland

Early fine engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of convex section, the face engraved with varying traditional motifs, old patina overall. Approx length 70 x 6.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection…

Rare Incised Hooked Boomerang from Coopers Creek, South Australia

Rare incised hooked boomerang, Coopers creek, South Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. Approx length 68 x 27 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland.

Engraved Boomerang from Western NSW/Southern QLD

Fine early engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of convex section, the face with linear, criss-crossed and linked diamond patterns, the reverse bearing fine engraved lines, old dark shiny patina.…

Southeast Queensland Fighting Boomerang

Fine early fighting boomerang, South East Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of crescent form, the ribbed surface replete with fine elongated striations, and dark glossy patina. Approx length 69 x 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, United…

Boomerang from New South Wales

Boomerang, New South Wales. Carved hardwood. Of thin bi-convex section and surface with black dark patina. Approx length 66 x 5.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland.

South East Australian Boomerang, Carved Hardwood

Boomerang, South East Australian. Carved hardwood. Approx length 52 x 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, South Australia private Collection, Queensland.

Adzed Western Desert Boomerang from Australia

Early Adzed Western Desert boomerang, Western Australia. Carved hardwood. Of plano-convex section, the surfaces with finely adzed markings. Approx length 51 x 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, South Australia.

Mission Boomerang from Lake Tyers

Early Mission boomerang, Lake Tyers, Victoria. Carved and engraved wood. Approx length 48.5 x 7.5 cm. Provenance: Stephen Sinclair, Adelaide auction. Private Collection, South Australia.

Engraved Boomerang from Lake Tyers

Early returning boomerang, Lake Tyers, Victoria. Carved and engraved wood. Approx length 51.5 x 4.5 cm. Provenance: Roger Dundas, Portland, Victoria. Private Collection, South Australia.

Early Victoria Boomerang with Ribbed Surface

Rare early boomerang, Victoria. Carved hardwood. Of thin bi-convex section with ribbed surface and old dark patina. Approx length 75 x 8 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom. Private Collection, Queensland.

Early Boomerang with Black Patina

Early returning boomerang, New South Wales. Carved and adzed hardwood. Of thin bi-convex section shaped like an arc, old black patina overall. Approx length 56.5 x 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom. Private Collection, Queensland.

Rockhampton Fighting Boomerang

Fine early fighting boomerang, Rockhampton Region, Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Approx length 62.5 x 5.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland.

Engraved Boomerang from Western NSW/Southern QLD

Early engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of convex section with clipped ends, the front incised with linear linked ovoid designs, the reverse with adzed surface, old patina overall. Approx…

Fluted Hunting Boomerang from Central Australia

Early hunting boomerang, Central Australia, Northern Territory. Carved hardwood and natural pigments. Classic hunting boomerang, the front decorated with finely fluted design, finely adzed on the reverse, coated with red ochre, fine dark patina. Approx…

Engraved Hunting Boomerang from Central Australia

Fine hunting boomerang, Central Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigments. Classic hunting boomerang, the front decorated with finely fluted design, finely adzed on the reverse, coated with red ochre. Approx length 75 x 6.5 cm.…

Utmurra Boomerang from Kimberley Region, Western Australia

Utmurra boomerang, Kimberley Region, Western Australia carved hardwood. Approx length 61.5 x 7 cm. Provenance: made by Utmurra 1979 Mary Macha, Perth, Western Australia. Private Collection, South Australia. Private Collection, Queensland.

Rare Victoria Boomerang with Unusual Twist

Unusual rare early boomerang, Victoria. Carved and adzed hardwood. Of bi-convex section with one straight arm and one with a concave twist, old patina. Approx length 58 x 6 cm. Provenance: bill Evans, Caspian gallery, Sydney. Private Collection, South…

Rare Victoria Boomerang with Unique Shape and Patina

Unusual rare early boomerang, Victoria. Carved and adzed hardwood. Of bi-convex section with one straight arm and one with a concave twist, old patina. Approx length 52 x 5.5 cm. Provenance: Adelaide antique Auctions, Adelaide. Private Collection, South…

Early Victoria Boomerang with Unusual Twist

Unusual rare early boomerang, Victoria. Carved and adzed hardwood. Of plano-convex section with one straight arm and one with a concave twist, old shinny patina. Approx length 54 x 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom. Private Collection,…

Engraved Boomerangs from Tennant Creek

Fine early hooked boomerangs, Tennant Creek, Northern Territory. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. Of plano-convex section, decorated with fine fluted designs on the front and adze markings on the reverse, old pigmented patina. Approx…

Aboriginal Artifacts: Boomerang, Spearhead, Carved Panel

Old hardwood Aboriginal boomerang along with a spear head, carved Aboriginal head profile panel (3)

Aboriginal Boomerang with Geometric Decoration

Australian Aboriginal boomerang, of curved form, incised with panels of geometric decoration to one side, length 56 cm

Aboriginal Bird Hunting Boomerang from Northern Queensland

Australian Aboriginal bird hunting boomerang, Northern Queensland, with painted white and black stripes to end, length 50 cm

Aboriginal Fighting Boomerang with Fluting and Painted End

Australian Aboriginal hooked fighting boomerang No.7, central Desert, of typical form, with fine incised fluting and painted end, in tones of black and white, cross hatched handle end, length 70 cm. Provenance: Arthur Beau Palmer gallery, 2007, then…

Aboriginal Wave Boomerang from Lake Eyre

Australian Aboriginal Totemic boomerang, lake Eyre, South Australia, of curved form, with central band of wave motif surrounded by single carved lines running along the body, length 84 cm

Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang with Fluting and Painted End

Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, central Desert, with fluting to one side, and painted end, length 73 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, 2005, then private collection, Queensland

Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang, Western Australia, c.1920

Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, c.1920, Western Australia, with curved wider end, length 62 cm

Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang, c.1920

Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, c.1920, Western Australia, in mulga wood, of typical form, with adze cuts to body, collection no.26 verso, length 59 cm. Provenance: J & a Staussehrd, then private collection, Queensland

19th Century Aboriginal Boomerang from Lake Eyre, Australia

19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang, lake Eyre, South Australia, of curved form, length 79 cm

Aboriginal Hooked Boomerang in Mulga Wood

Australian Aboriginal Hooked fighting boomerang No.7, in mulga wood, with hooked end, of handsome proportions, length 76 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Queensland

Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang, Central Desert, 79 cm

Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, central Desert, curved towards one end, length 79 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Queensland

Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang with Fluting

Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, of slightly curved form, with incised fluting to one side, in ochre tones, length 71 cm

Aboriginal Hooked Boomerang with Pigment Evidence

Australian Aboriginal Hooked fighting boomerang No.7, central Desert, with hooked end, fluted on one side, evidence of natural pigments, a/f, length 79.5 cm

Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang, Central Desert, Pre-1920

Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, central Desert, pre-1920 collected, of large curved form, one side fluted, evidence of natural pigment to one side, slight a/f, length 65.5 cm. Provenance: Jon Saussehrd, then private collection, Queensland

Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang, Western Australia (1920)

Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, c.1920, Western Australia, of curved form, incised with patterns, length 60 cm. Provenance: J & a Saussehrd, then private collection

Adzed Aboriginal Boomerang for Bird Hunting

Early Australian Aboriginal bird hunting boomerang of curving form, with finely adzed surface, length 49 cm

19th Century Aboriginal Boomerang from Western Australia

19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang, Western Australia, in mulga wood, of curved form, adze cut to body, length 54 cm. Provenance: Ex-McAlpine collection no.26, then Oceanic, then private collection, Queensland

Adzed Boomerang from Western Australia

Adzed Western Desert boomerang, Western Australia. Carved and adzed hardwood. Of plano-convex section, the surfaces with finely adzed markings, length 56.5 x 6.5 cm. Provenance: Ex Stan Moriarty collection A151, Sydney. Private collection, Sydney

Adzed Boomerang from Western Australia

Early Adzed boomerang, Western Australia. Carved and adzed hardwood. Of plano-convex section with one straight arm and one with a slight concave twist, the finely adzed surface, old shinny patina, length 49 x 5.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Early Boomerang from Victoria with Carved Hardwood and Ribbed Surface

Rare early boomerang, Victoria. Carved hardwood. Of thin bi-convex section with ribbed surface and old dark patina, length 58 x 8 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Engraved Boomerang from Western NSW/Southern QLD

Fine engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of convex section with clipped ends, the front incised with linear striations and linked ovoid designs, old patina overall, length 73 x 5.5 cm.…

Engraved Boomerang with Sinuous Designs

Early engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of bi-convex section with clipped ends, face engraved with sinuous designs, possibly representing the travels of a dreaming Ancector or the course of a…

Engraved Boomerang from Southern Queensland

Large fine early engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Carved hardwood. Of bi-convex section with clipped ends, face engraved with sinuous designs, possibly representing the travels of a dreaming Ancector or the course of a…

Engraved hardwood boomerang from South East Queensland

Early fighting boomerang, South East Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of crescent form, the ribbed surface replete with adzed striations, and dark glossy patina, length 69 x 6 cm. Provenance: Skinner, Marlborough, Discovery-3024T, 7 September…