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Boomerang, Lake Eyre/Darling River Area, 19th/early 20th century
natural ochre on carved wood
75 cm
$3,800
Boomerangs from this region in North Eastern South Australia and South West Queensland were large and heavy, used both in hunting and as fighting clubs. They were held by two hands in battle. This is a finely incised example of this club-like boomerang.
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Provenance
Chris Boylan Oceanic Art, Sydney; Private collection, Sydney