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1918.50.8

Long boomerang with sharply pointed ends. Incised geometric design consisting of a V motif on one side. [SM 02/04/2008]

1918.50.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Long boomerang with sharply pointed ends. Incised geometric design consisting of a V motif on one side. [SM 02/04/2008]
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Queensland
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Stevens Auction Rooms
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1918
Date collected
By 1918
Acquisition information
Purchased: 04/1918
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Incised, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 75 mm, Length: max 618 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1918.50.8

Search terms: Weapon, Hunting, Boomerang, Hunting accessory