Decorated Boomerang from Murray-Darling Region
A boomerang - Murray-Darling region, shallow curved shape, decorated with 2 lines of incised concentric oval patterns and a zig-zag edge. 69.5 cm
Aboriginal Boomerang with Kangaroo and Symbols
An Australian Aboriginal hardwood boomerang decorated with symbols and kangaroo
Aboriginal Hardwood Boomerang with Incised Decoration
Australian Aboriginal hardwood boomerang of large proportions, incised decoration to one side
Aboriginal Boomerang with Animal Symbols
Australian Aboriginal hardwood boomerang, incised animal design with symbols
Snake Boomerang: Aboriginal Hardwood Pokerwork Design
Australian Aboriginal hardwood boomerang, pokerwork snake design
Aboriginal Incised Boomerang
Australian Aboriginal hardwood boomerang, incised decoration (as found)
Aboriginal Decorated Hardwood Hook Boomerang
Australian Aboriginal hardwood 'Hook' boomerang with decorations
Decorated Hooked Fighting Boomerang by Jack Tjungurray
A hooked fighting boomerang. Mulga wood, fluted and decorated with ochre. Made by Jack Tjungurray, at Lajamanu 03/08/1983 Ex-Frank slip collection. Frank slip was a long-time friend of Geoffrey Bardon and traveled with him through Central Australia…
Left-handed hunting boomerang with ochre decoration
A left handed hunting boomerang. Fluted to one side and decorated with ochre. Docker river, Northern Territory. 83 cm 1940s Ex-Frank slip collection. Frank slip was a long-time friend of Geoffrey Bardon and traveled with him through Central Australia…
Ochre-decorated Boomerang from Kimberley Region
Boomerang. Decorated with red ochre and faint lateral ochre markings to one side. Kimberley Region, Western Australia. Provenance: Paquim collection. Acquired by Joe Paquim, a former US submariner who returned to Western Australia after World War II and…
Ancient Boomerang with Incised Fluting from Central Australia
Boomerang. Old patina with finely incised fluting to one side. Central Australia. Provenance: Paquim collection. Acquired by Joe Paquim, a former US submariner who returned to Western Australia after World War II and became a Native Affairs officer for…
Incised Boomerang from Western NSW
A boomerang, with profusely incised pattern to both sides, mounted. Western NSW. 62 cm
Aboriginal Artifacts: Woomera and Boomerang
Two Aboriginal artefacts. Woomera and boomerang. Lengths 35 cm and 25 cm
Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang and Head-Pad
Two Australian Aboriginal items. Hooked hunting boomerang (ribbed to one side); and twilled hair circular head-pad with grass stuffing. Length 65 cm, diameter 13 cm
Aboriginal Boomerangs with Kangaroo Motifs
A group of five Australian Aboriginal boomerangs, Variously embellished, some with simple fluting or gouge marks, others figurative with lightly engraved kangaroo motifs, length 67 cm and smaller
Aboriginal Stone Boomerang with Banding
19th century Aboriginal boomerang. Stone-worked acacia, with white & ochre banding (worn). Length 55 cm
Boomerangs: SE Aust. & Desert Child's
Boomerangs: South Eastern Australian 19th century, 51 cm; Central deserts child's transitional boomerang. 2 items
Antique NSW Aboriginal Boomerang - 68cm
Antique Aboriginal NSW hardwood boomerang, approx 68 cm long
Aboriginal Boomerang with Kangaroo Carving
Australian Aboriginal hardwood boomerang with kangaroo carving
Aboriginal Boomerang Landscape Painting by Kiwipary
Aboriginal landscape painting on boomerang signed, Pigments and or watercolour on boomerang. Signed Kiwipary lower right. Measures 59 cm. Circa 1950s or 1960s
Nineteenth Century Boomerang from South West Queensland
A fine boomerang, South West Queensland (nineteenth century), carved hardwood, 85.5 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
Southwest Queensland Boomerang, 19th Century, Carved Hardwood
A large boomerang, South West Queensland (nineteenth century), carved hardwood, 93.5 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
North Western Australian Boomerang
An impressive boomerang, probably Broome, North Western Australia, (nineteenth century), carved wood and earth pigments, 67 cm high. For two related examples see, Philip Jones, boomerang; Behind an Australian Icon, Ten speed Press, California, 1997, p. 39…
Rare South Australian Fishing Boomerang
A rare fishing boomerang, possibly South Australia, carved hardwood, 59.1 cm high. For two related examples see Philip Jones, boomerang;, Behind an Australian Icon, Ten speed Press, California, 1997, pp. 52-53, where he describes the illustrated examples…
Central Australian Carved Boomerangs with Natural Pigments
Two hooked boomerangs, Central Australia (1970), carved wood and natural earth pigments, 69.5 cm; 74.5 cm high (2). Provenance: Private Collection, South Australia
Engraved Boomerang from Early 19th Century Australia
An early engraved boomerang, South East Australia (early nineteenth century), carved hardwood, 51.5 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom. Private Collection, Melbourne
Nineteenth Century Boomerang from Darling River Region
An early boomerang, Darling River Region (nineteenth century), carved hardwood, 75 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Queensland Aboriginal Weapons - Thompson Collection
Three clubs and two boomerang, Queensland (circa 1900), carved hardwood, 59.5 cm; 61.5 cm 63.5 cm; 74 cm; 40 cm (5). These three clubs and two boomerang were collected by Darcy Thompson of St Mary's, Sydney. Thompson worked on properties in Queensland…
Howitt's Boomerangs: 19th Century Australian Artifacts
Two boomerangs from the private collection of renowned explorer & anthropologist Alfred Howitt. Western New South Wales (74 cm) & South Eastern Australian (45 cm) origins, 19th century. Howitt was appointed leader of the Victorian Relief Expedition in…
Broome Boomerang with Ocre Finish, Late 19th Century
A fine boomerang, Broome area West Australia with remains of ocre finish, late 19th century. 55 cm
Early Aboriginal Souvenir Boomerangs Collection
Four early Aboriginal souvenir boomerangs 42 cm - 56 cm
Australian Aboriginal Boomerang with Fine Incised Decoration
Antique 19th century Australian Aboriginal NSW boomerang, fine incised meandering decoration, Kamilaroi Tribe Delungra, 1908, approx 63.5 cm long
19th c. Aboriginal NSW Boomerang with Incised Decoration, Kamilaroi Tribe
Antique 19th century Australian Aboriginal NSW boomerang, fine incised decoration, Kamilaroi Tribe Delungra, 1908
Signed Hermannsburg Aboriginal Boomerang by Reechel Emelkna
Vintage Aboriginal Hermannsburg painted boomerang signed Reechel Emelkna
Vintage Aboriginal Painted Boomerang by Edwin Pareroultja
Rare Vintage Aboriginal Hermannsburg painted boomerang by Edwin (Pareroultja)
Ceremonial Hooked Boomerang from Northern Territory
An early ceremonial hooked boomerang, Northern Territory (early 20th century), natural earth pigments on carved hardwood. 84 cm
Central Australian Ceremonial Boomerang
A ceremonial boomerang, Central Australia (1930s), natural earth pigments on carved wood. 73 cm
Antique Hunting Boomerangs with Incised Designs
Three old hunting boomerangs, 19th/early 20th century; with incised designs. Provenance: Lord Alistair McAlpine (1942-2014); a British businessman, politician and author who was an advisor to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, he was a lifetime collector…
Boomerangs with Incised Designs from Lord McAlpine Collection
Two old boomerangs, both with incised designs, one has a spirit figure on both sides. Provenance: Lord Alistair McAlpine (1942-2014); a British businessman, politician and author who was an advisor to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, he was a lifetime…
19th Century SE Australian Boomerangs from McAlpine Collection
Three early south East Australian boomerangs, 19th century; finely stone carved and in good condition. Provenance: Lord Alistair McAlpine (1942-2014); a British businessman, politician and author who was an advisor to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, he…
Early Central Desert Hunting Boomerangs with Provenance
Two early central Desert hunting boomerangs, both with fine linear striations, traces of ochre, used and old patina. Provenance: Lord Alistair McAlpine (1942-2014); a British businessman, politician and author who was an advisor to Prime Minister Margaret…
Central Desert Hunting Boomerangs with Ochre Traces
Two early central Desert hunting boomerangs, both with fine linear striations, traces of ochre, use and old patina. Provenance: Lord Alistair McAlpine (1942-2014); a British businessman, politician and author who was an advisor to Prime Minister Margaret…
Antique Boomerangs from Lord McAlpine's Collection
Two old boomerangs, left: an early stone carved hunting boomerang, Western Australia, right : an early highly curved returning boomerang, made from hardwood, Southeast Australia, early 20th century. Provenance: Lord Alistair McAlpine (1942-2014); a…
Queensland Artifacts: Woomeras and Boomerang Set
A group of 4 Queensland artifact, comprising 3 Woomeras and a western Queensland boomerang. Boomerang 74 cm
Finely Incised Boomerang with Traditional Designs
A boomerang, Queensland with finely incised traditional designs. Length 66 cm
Western Australian Fish Boomerang - 56cm Length
A boomerang, used for striking fish, Western Australia. Length 56 cm
Early Boomerang from South East Queensland
An Early Throwing Boomerang, South East Queensland (early nineteenth century), carved hardwood, 60 cm long. Provenance: Surveryor operating in Southern Queensland (collected late 19th century). By descent Private Collection, United Kingdom
Sydney Basin Stone Boomerang
19th century Sydney basin boomerang. Stone-worked hardwood with single band incision. Striated handgrip. Weathered. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection, length 76 cm
Carved Boomerang with Earth Pigments
A Boomerang, Central Australia (mid-late twentieth century), carved hardwood and natural earth pigments, 58 cm long
Boomerang from Western NSW, Late 19th Century
A Boomerang, Western New South Wales origin, late 19th century, 71.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection South Australia,
Late 19th Century Boomerang from Darling River Region
A Boomerang, Darling river region, late 19th century, 68 cm. Provenance: Private Collection South Australia,
Central Desert Boomerangs: Trio from Early 1900s
Three Boomerangs, Central Deserts origin, early 20th century, Longest 73 cm. Provenance: Private Collection South Australia,
Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang with Incised Handgrip
Aboriginal hunting boomerang. Open curve hockey stick style with densely incised handgrip. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection. Length 79 cm
Aboriginal Boomerang Painting: Queensland Native Creation
A boomerang, 'Queensland Native Creation', Aboriginal painting on wood.
Dieri Fighting Boomerang from Late 19th Century
A Fighting Boomerang, Lake Eyre district, Dieri tribe, late 19th century, 102 cm
Cooper Creek Boomerang with Incised Decoration
A Boomerang, possibly Cooper Creek, incised patterned decoration, reversed with fine linear motif, late 19th century, 81 cm
Fine Decorated Boomerangs from Lake Eyre, Australia
Two Boomerangs, Lake Eyre district, South Australia, with very fine linear decoration front and back, late 19th century, 82 cm and 84 cm
Lake Eyre Boomerang from 19th Century
A Boomerang, Lake Eyre district South Australia, late 19th century, 83.5 cm
Late 19th Century Boomerangs from Eastern Australia
Three Boomerangs, Queensland, Eastern and South Eastern Australian origin, late 19th century, 54.5 cm, 63.5 cm and 74 cm
A Boomerang, Cooper Creek, transitional with steel cut motif, late 19th century, 80 cm
Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang with Handgrip Scoring
Early Aboriginal hunting boomerang. Long flattened crescent form. Lightly worked scored surface & remnants of handgrip transverse scoring. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection.
Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang from Bungan Castle Museum Collection
19th century Aboriginal hunting boomerang. Sword form with broad, flat section end. Lightly scored surface. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection.
Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang from Bungan Castle Museum
19th century Aboriginal hunting boomerang. Mild hook form, broad flat end & bulbous terminal to hand grip. Lightly scored surface. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection.
South Western QLD Boomerang, Incised, 104 cm
An incised South Western Queensland boomerang, 104 cm length
Carved Central Australian Boomerang: 99cm Length
A carved Central Australian boomerang, 99 cm length
Adzed Wooden Boomerang from NSW Aboriginals, Early 20th Century
Australian aboriginal wooden boomerang, showing good patination with adzed surface, NSW region early 20th century, 66 cm wide
1920s Boomerangs with Incised and Metal Tip Decorations
Boomerangs. Two c1920's, incised linear decorations, second with metal tip decorations, Ex Dollman collection Queensland, Lengths: 48 & 50 cm
Boomerangs Across Australia
Four Boomerangs, Western Australia, Central Desert, South East Australia, carved wood and natural earth pigment, largest 72 cm
Aboriginal School Set: Message Sticks and Boomerang
ABORIGINAL SCHOOL, two Message sticks and a boomerang, 43 cm, 35 cm and 63 cm
Aboriginal Boomerang from Central Australia
An fine Aboriginal boomerang, Central Australia. Provenance: south American Private Collector, length 59 cm
Aboriginal Stone Boomerangs with Patina (2)
Two early carved Aboriginal boomerangs, stone carved, excellent patina, length 53c, 59 cm (2)
Kangaroo Dreaming Boomerang
Ceremonial boomerang, kangaroo Dreaming 1975, old Mick Walankari Tjakamarra (c.1914-1996), Papunya, Western Desert, NT, Mulga wood and synthetic polymer, 66 cm. Provenance: painted during 1975 at Papunya, Western Desert, purchased at the Aboriginal and…
19th Century Aboriginal Boomerang from South East Australia
An Aboriginal boomerang, 19th century, South East Australian origin, in relic condition, 65 cm long
19th Century Boomerang with Incised Linear Motif
A fine and early boomerang, Darling River, South West Queensland, 19th century, carved hardwood, reverse decorated with fine incised linear motif, 111 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom (acquired at auction 1960s), thence by descent
Hand-carved Aboriginal Boomerangs with Ochre Decoration
Two various Australian aboriginal boomerangs, hand carved, each with banded hand painted ochre decoration. Length 72 cm and 76 cm approx.
19th Century Stone Cut Boomerangs - Two Sizes Available
Two early stone cut boomerangs,19th century 52 cm and 47 cm long
Ochre-Adorned Boomerang from Western Australia
A boomerang, finely carved with remains of ochre, Western Australia origin 51 cm long
Early Boomerangs from Victoria and Mornington Island
Very early manufacture Returning boomerang. Carved in she oak (burr) Victoria. Ex Jim Davidson collection, Melbourne. Together with another boomerang, Mornington Island. Private collection South Australia, length 65 cm (2)
Carved Boomerang from South Australia
Early 20th century Strongly carved boomerang. Willunga district, South Australia. Private collection NSW, length 97 cm
Antique Boomerangs with Incised Decoration and Throwing Boomerang
Early 20th century boomerang. With incised decoration, Barossa valley region, SA. Together with a throwing boomerang, WA. Provenance: ex Roberts collection SA, length 69 cm & 52 cm
Rare Central Australian Ceremonial Boomerang
Extremely rare ceremonial boomerang Central Australia. Covered with down & pigments, bush string connecting both ends. Ex Brokensha collection South Australia, length 51 cm
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