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1900.55.108

Long boomerang with sharply pointed ends. Curvilinear incisions on one side. Random incisions on the other side. [SM 02/04/2008]

1900.55.108

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Collection type
Object
Description
Long boomerang with sharply pointed ends. Curvilinear incisions on one side. Random incisions on the other side. [SM 02/04/2008]
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Northern Queensland Bowen River
Person
Field collector Harry Stockdale
PRM source Robert Francis Wilkins
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1900
Date collected
By 1900
Acquisition information
Donated: 1900
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Incised, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 59 mm, Length: max 645 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1900.55.108 Other numbers: 108

Search terms: Weapon, Hunting, Boomerang, Hunting accessory