Zemanek-Münster

Boomerang

Australia, Western Victoria Area
sold EUR 2,100
Size
H: 70,5 cm
H: 27.8 inch

Description

wood, dark brown patina, curved form, lense-shaped shaft, flattened headpiece, handle and head fluted, slightly dam., base;
Australian boomerangs were developed from throwing sticks and clubs and were hurled at enemy or prey.


Comparing literature

Cooper, Carol, Aboriginal Australia, Sydney 1981, p. 96 f.

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