Early 20th C. Australian Aboriginal Wooden Boomerang

**Originally Listed At $200**

Oceania, Western Australia, Aboriginal peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A gorgeous, hand-carved wooden boomerang meant for hunting rather than for display. The body is gently curved and ready to be thrown, with both ends of relatively similar lengths. The obverse side is slightly convex, with both ends smooth and rounded, and the verso exhibiting a similar smoothness to its surface as well. Aboriginals made tools and airfoil weaponry from a variety of different woods known for their high density, heavy weight, and sturdy construction. Size: 26" W x 2.15" H (66 cm x 5.5 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Condition Report: A few small cracks on surface, notably on the narrowest end, due to age and weathering. Rich patina on surface.