Zemanek-Münster

Hooked boomerang

Australia
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.


Comparing literature

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

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