Boomerang ·  Australia · ID: 3035953

Description

wood, brown patina, red pigment, lense-shaped in cross-section, stone-fluted underside, the upper side smoothened and provided with grooves in full lenght, slightly dam., minor missing parts (above all on both ends and along the rim), rep. (?);
Australian boomerangs were developed from throwing sticks and clubs and were hurled at enemy or prey. But the boomerang had many other uses as well: it served to clear the grasses and soil to prepare camp sites and ceremonial grounds. It was used as a poker and shovel when cooking.