Boomerang ·  Australie · 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.

L’objet Boomerang avec l’ID d’objet 3035953 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 76th tribal art auction dans 22 mars 2014 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 75 a atteint un prix de vente de 450 €.

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