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…
Engraved Boomerang with Traditional Motif Designs
Early engraved boomerang, Western Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of bi-convex section, decorated with incised traditional motif designs, old dark patina, length 71 x 5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Ochre-marked Kali ceremonial boomerang from Arnhem Land
Arnhem land ceremonial boomerang a Kali with traditional ochre markings. 56 cm
Fish Pattern Boomerang from Arnhem Land
Arnhem land boomerang with a black and white and red 'Fish' pattern. 53 cm
Desert Boomerang, Incised Pattern (10 words)
A Central Desert fighting boomerang early 20th century with a coarse incised pattern. 74 cm
Incised West Australian Fighting Boomerang
West Australian fighting boomerang, early 20th century in hardwood with incising on each surface. 74 cm boomerang in hardwood with a fine incised pattern on both sides
Fine Incised Northwest Boomerang with Ochre Decoration
A Northwest boomerang c.1900 fine incised pattern, remains of ochre decoration. 55 cm
Hardwood Fighting Boomerang with Incising
West Australian fighting boomerang, early 20th century in hardwood with incising on each surface. 74 cm
Utmurra Boomerang, Carved Hardwood with Custom Stand
Utmurra boomerang, Kimberley Region, Western Australia, carved hardwood (with custom stand) length 61.5 x 7 cm. Provenance: made by Utmurra 1979 Mary Macha, Perth, Western Australia. Private collection, South Australia
Arnhem Land Boomerang with Traditional Designs
Painted boomerang, Eastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, carved hardwood and natural pigments (with custom stand) of bi-convex section, has been decorated with painted designs of cross hatching and traditional motifs in ochres. Length 58 x 7 cm.…
South East Australian Boomerang with Custom Stand
Boomerang, South East Australian, carved hardwood (with custom stand) length 52 x 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, South Australia
Mornington Island Boomerang with Stand
Large boomerang, Mornington Island, Queensland, carved hardwood (with custom stand) length 96.5 x 8.5 cm. Provenance: Adelaide Antique Auctions, Adelaide. Private collection, South Australia
Adzed Western Desert Boomerang with Stand
Early adzed Western Desert boomerang, Western Australia, carved hardwood (with custom stand) of plano-convex section, the surfaces with finely adzed markings and fine old glossy patina. Length 56 x 5.5 cm. Provenance: Adelaide Antique Auctions, Adelaide.…
Boomerang from Central Australia
Boomerang, Central Australia, Northern Territory, carved hardwood and natural pigments (with custom stand) the front decorated with finely fluted design, coated with red ochre. Length 64 x 5.5 cm. Provenance: Ruth Pearce, Murrayville. Private collection,…
Engraved Boomerang from Western NSW/Southern QLD
Early engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland, carved and engraved hardwood (with custom stand) of convex section with clipped ends, the face with linear, criss-crossed and linked diamond patterns, the reverse bearing fine…
Southeast Australian Boomerang with Custom Stand
Early boomerang, South East Australian, carved hardwood and natural pigments (with custom stand) of thin bi-convex section with ribbed surface, bush repair with sinew, old shiny patina. Length 68 x 6.5 cm. Provenance: Adelaide Antique Auctions, Adelaide.…
Mornington Island Ritual Boomerang
Large ceremonial boomerang, Mornington Island, Queensland, carved hardwood and natural pigments (with custom stand) used in ritual dance, rather than hunting. The white tips are typical Mornington Island motifs. Length 85.5 x 7 cm. Provenance: Lawsons…
Fine Hardwood Boomerang with Stand
Early returning boomerang, New South Wales, carved hardwood (with custom stand) an extremely fine and thin example shaped like an arc, old patina. Length 57 x 5.5 cm. Provenance: bill Evans, Caspian gallery, Sydney. Private collection, South Australia
Adzed Hardwood Boomerang from South East Queensland
Early fighting boomerang, South East Queensland, carved hardwood (with custom stand) of crescent form, the ribbed surface replete with adzed striations, and dark glossy patina. Length 65 x 6 cm. Provenance: bill Evans, Caspian gallery, Sydney. Private…
Carved hardwood boomerang from Northern New South Wales
Early boomerang, Northern New South Wales, carved hardwood (with custom stand) length 62 x 7.5 cm. Provenance: Lawsons Auction, Sydney. Private collection, South Australia
South East Australian Boomerang with Ribbed Surface
Boomerang, South East Australian, carved hardwood (with custom stand) of bi-convex section with ribbed surface and old shiny patina. Length 69.5 x 6.5 cm. Provenance: Roy Frost, Mbantua Store, Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Private collection, South…
Adzed Western Desert Boomerang with Stand
Fine early adzed Western Desert boomerang, Western Australia, carved hardwood (with custom stand) of plano-convex section, the surfaces with finely adzed markings and fine old glossy patina. Length 52.5 x 5 cm. Provenance: Collected 1943 Robert Thompson,…
Jack May's Boomerang from Port Lincoln
Jack May boomerang, oak valley, port Lincoln, South Australia, carved hardwood (with custom stand) length 62 x 7 cm. Provenance: made by Jack May port Lincoln Aboriginal Community. Private collection, South Australia
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