Zemanek-Münster

Hooked boomerang ·  Australia · ID: 3034370

sold EUR 900
Size
H: 74,5 cm
H: 29.3 inch

Description

hard wood, polychrome paint, the smaller hook-shaped arm forming the beating part, stone-carved flutes, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, metal socle;
called “swan neck” or “number 7”, used as traditional weapon and hunting boomerang as well, used for hunting birds, by throwing the boomerang into a swarm of birds.


The object Hooked boomerang with the object ID 3034370 was last part of the auction 72nd tribal art auction at March 9, 2013 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 71 achieved a sales price of EUR 900.

Here you will find more objects and interesting facts about Australian art.


Comparing literature

Brüll, M., Die Kultur der Traumzeit, Freiburg o. J., p. 63, ill. 49


Subscribe to our newsletter

Join over 10,000 tribal art collectors. Don't miss out on upcoming news and auctions.

Subscribe today