Lin Onus Boomerangs with Pokerwork Decoration
Lin Onus (1948-1996), two pokerwork decorated boomerangs, each inscribed verso, Lin Onus, Wirad-jiri Arilie, Australia, 14, and 16, 38 cm and 42 cm long
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…
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.
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
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
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…
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
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…
Aboriginal Boomerangs: Carved Hardwood from Central Australia
Three Australian Aboriginal boomerangs (Queensland) early 20th century, carved and incised hardwood, Sizes: length 69 cm, 71 cm, & 81 cm. Other Notes: Executed in Central Australia in the early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Mr Gary Bradley, Victoria…
Elegant Boomerang from Darling River Region
Fine elegant boomerang, Darling River Region, New South Wales. Boomerang with characteristic fine tooling, from the Darling River region of New South Wales. With their elegant forms and beautiful light-reflecting surfaces, these were fighting weapons used…
Aboriginal Boomerang with Fine Incised Decoration
19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang, Western Queensland, finely incised line decoration, on stand, length 60 cm (boomerang). Provenance: Purchased Arthur Whall, 18th Oct 2016, then private collection, Sydney
Fine Incised Northwest Boomerang with Ochre Decoration
A Northwest boomerang c.1900 fine incised pattern, remains of ochre decoration. 55 cm
Rainforest Cross Boomerang from Queensland
Rainforest cross boomerang, Queensland. A cross boomerang made of two elongated oval wooden sections of similar size set at right angles in center and secured with lawyer cane and resin. The surface is painted in the characteristic Queensland rainforest…
Aboriginal Boomerangs: Carved Hardwood Collection from Mid-20th Century
Four Australian Aboriginal boomerangs (central and Western Australia) mid 20th century, carved and incised hardwood, Sizes: length 62 cm, 72 cm, 76 cm & 82 cm. The number 7 and mulga-wood boomerang executed in Central Australia; the two hardwood…
Engraved Boomerang from Western NSW/Southern QLD
Superb engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Of convex section, the front incised with linear striations and linked ovoid designs, the reverse with finely adzed surface, old patina overall. Carved and engraved hardwood.…
Rare Incised Hooked Boomerang from Coopers Creek, South Australia
Rare incised hooked boomerang, Coopers creek, South Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. Approx length 68 x 27 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland.
Finely Incised Boomerang with Traditional Designs
A boomerang, Queensland with finely incised traditional designs. Length 66 cm
Rare Large Fighting Boomerang with Fluted Surface
Rare large fighting boomerang, Western New South Wales / South Australia border Region. With regular fluted surface back and front, dark old patina. Carved and engraved hardwood. Provenance: Lord McAlpine Collection. Private Collection, Sydney. Approx.…
Aboriginal Sword Boomerang with Stone Cut Motif
19th century Aboriginal sword boomerang, Paroo river, with stone cut motif, and incised line decoration to the centre, length 76 cm. Provenance: Baldwin Spencer, then Adolf Albers/Bungan castle, then Davidsons Auctions, lot 1 2016, then private collection…
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…
South Western QLD Boomerang, Incised, 104 cm
An incised South Western Queensland boomerang, 104 cm length
Elegant Boomerang from Darling River Region, NSW
Elegant boomerang, Darling River Region, New South Wales. Boomerang with characteristic fine tooling, from the Darling River region of New South Wales. With their elegant forms and beautiful light-reflecting surfaces, these were fighting weapons used by…
Aboriginal Boomerang with Incised Decoration from 18th Century
18th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang, New South Wales, of curved form, with incised decoration to the body, on metal stand, height 77 cm (boomerang). Provenance: Casey collection, USA, then Arthur Whall, then private collection, Sydney
Engraved Boomerang from Southern Queensland
Large fine early engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Carved hardwood. Of bi-convex section with clipped ends, face engraved with sinuous designs, possibly representing the travels of a dreaming Ancector or the course of a…
Aboriginal Fighting Boomerang with Fluting and Painted End
Australian Aboriginal hooked fighting boomerang No.7, central Desert, of typical form, with fine incised fluting and painted end, in tones of black and white, cross hatched handle end, length 70 cm. Provenance: Arthur Beau Palmer gallery, 2007, then…
Boomerang Travel Poster
Gert Sellheim, (Estonia, Australia, 1901-1970). Australia [Boomerang], 1957 colour and process lithograph, signed in image upper right, 100 x 63 cm. Linen-backed. Text continues 'Australian National Travel Association, Railway Building, Flinders Street,…
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
19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang, c.1880, Darling River Region, of slight curved form, incised with fine fluting to both sides, length 85 cm. Provenance: Arthur Beau Palmer gallery, 2006, then private collection, Queensland
Engraved Boomerang with Sinuous Designs
Early engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of bi-convex section with clipped ends, face engraved with sinuous designs, possibly representing the travels of a dreaming Ancector or the course of a…
Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang - Bungan Castle Collection
Early Aboriginal hunting boomerang. Long flattened crescent form. Lightly worked scored surface and remnants of handgrip transverse scoring. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection. Length 80 cm
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.
Engraved Boomerang from Southern Queensland
Early fine engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of convex section, the face engraved with varying traditional motifs, old patina overall. Approx length 70 x 6.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection…
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…
Nineteenth Century Boomerang from Darling River Region
An early boomerang, Darling River Region (nineteenth century), carved hardwood, 75 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Crescent Boomerang with Elongated Striations
Fine early fighting boomerang, South East Queensland. Of crescent form, the ribbed surface replete with fine elongated striations, and dark glossy patina. Carved and engraved hardwood. Provenance: Guy Earl Smith auction, 6 August 2006, lot 89. Private…
Elegant Boomerang from Darling River Region, NSW
Elegant boomerang, Darling River Region, New South Wales. Boomerang with characteristic fine tooling, from the Darling River region of New South Wales. With their elegant forms and beautiful light-reflecting surfaces, these were fighting weapons used by…
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…
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.
Engraved Boomerang from Western NSW/Southern QLD
Early large engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland, carved and engraved hardwood (no custom stand) of bi-convex section, face engraved with sinuous designs, possibly representing the travels of a dreaming ancestor or the course…
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…
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
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 Return Boomerang with Diamond Patterns
Rare engraved return boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Of convex section, the face with linear, criss-crossed and linked diamond patterns, old patina overall. Carved and engraved hardwood. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland…
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…
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
Large 19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang lake Eyre, South Australia, of large heavy form, incised with bands of decoration running along each side, length 103 cm. Provenance: Jon Saussehrd, then private collection, Queensland
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…
Carved Central Australian Boomerang: 99cm Length
A carved Central Australian boomerang, 99 cm length
Rare Murray River Boomerang
Rare Return boomerang, lower Murray River, South Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. Provenance: Dr Gerald Holt Collection H111. Lord McAlpine Collection Lake Collection, Sydney. Approx. length 45 x 6 cm
Fluted Boomerang from Coopers Creek
Boomerang, classic decoration to the front, & fluted decoration to the reverse. Coopers Creek, South Australia, length 61 cm
Aboriginal Stone Boomerangs with Patina (2)
Two early carved Aboriginal boomerangs, stone carved, excellent patina, length 53c, 59 cm (2)
Boomerangs Across Australia
Four Boomerangs, Western Australia, Central Desert, South East Australia, carved wood and natural earth pigment, largest 72 cm
Australian Aboriginal hunting boomerang, of curved form, incised patterning to one end, good patina, length 70 cm. Provenance: Arthur Palmer, then private collection, Queensland
Engraved Boomerang from Western NSW/Southern QLD
Fine engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of convex section with clipped ends, the front incised with linear striations and linked ovoid designs, old patina overall, length 73 x 5.5 cm.…
Engraved Boomerang from Western NSW/Southern QLD
Early engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland, carved and engraved hardwood (with custom stand) of convex section with clipped ends, the face with linear, criss-crossed and linked diamond patterns, the reverse bearing fine…
Elegant Boomerang from Darling River Region
Fine elegant boomerang, Darling River Region, New South Wales, carved and adzed hardwood (no custom stand) boomerang with characteristic fine tooling, from the Darling River region of New South Wales. With their elegant forms and beautiful…
Incised West Australian Fighting Boomerang
West Australian fighting boomerang, early 20th century in hardwood with incising on each surface. 74 cm boomerang in hardwood with a fine incised pattern on both sides
19th Century Western NSW Boomerang
19th century Western NSW boomerang. Dark dense hardwood, with linear incisions running, to a central junction. Length 65 cm
Western NSW Incised Boomerang
19th century Western NSW boomerang. Dark, dense hardwood with all over, running incised pattern. Length 69 cm
Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang with Ochre and Incised Decoration
19th century Aboriginal hunting boomerang, Western Australia, with hooked end and incised decoration and ochre, on metal stand, height 70 cm. Provenance: Purchased Arthur Whall 15th August, 2016, then private collection Sydney
Early North QLD Boomerang, 19th Century with Painted Surface
A superb, painted, early north Queensland boomerang, 19th century, Australia, signs of use, minor chips and wear to painted surface as per image length 61 cm
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…
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…
Southeast Queensland Fighting Boomerang
Fine early fighting boomerang, South East Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of crescent form, the ribbed surface replete with fine elongated striations, and dark glossy patina. Approx length 69 x 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, United…
Engraved Boomerang with Traditional Motif Designs
Early engraved boomerang, Western Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of bi-convex section, decorated with incised traditional motif designs, old dark patina, length 71 x 5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Fish Pattern Boomerang from Arnhem Land
Arnhem land boomerang with a black and white and red 'Fish' pattern. 53 cm
Hardwood Fighting Boomerang with Incising
West Australian fighting boomerang, early 20th century in hardwood with incising on each surface. 74 cm
Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang, 19th Century
19th century Aboriginal hunting boomerang. Sword form with broad, flat section end. Lightly scored surface. Provenance: Bungan castle Museum collection. Length 83 cm
Aboriginal Boomerang with Stand from Western Australia
Aboriginal boomerang, Western Australia, early 20th century, with stand, length 63 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW
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 Century Stone Cut Boomerangs - Two Sizes Available
Two early stone cut boomerangs,19th century 52 cm and 47 cm long
Engraved Boomerang from Western New South Wales
Fine early engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland, carved and engraved hardwood (with custom stand) of convex section, the face with linear, criss-crossed and linked diamond patterns, the reverse bearing fine engraved lines, old…
Queensland Artifacts: Woomeras and Boomerang Set
A group of 4 Queensland artifact, comprising 3 Woomeras and a western Queensland boomerang. Boomerang 74 cm
Incised Boomerang from Western NSW
A boomerang, with profusely incised pattern to both sides, mounted. Western NSW. 62 cm
Desert Boomerang, Incised Pattern (10 words)
A Central Desert fighting boomerang early 20th century with a coarse incised pattern. 74 cm
Engraved Boomerang from Southern Australia
Engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales or Southern Queensland, carved and engraved hardwood, of bi-convex section with clipped ends, face engraved with sinuous designs, possibly representing the travels of a dreaming ancestor or the course of a River…
Incised Australian Aboriginal Boomerang on Metal Stand
19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang, Western Australian, with incised body, raised on metal stand, height 62 cm (boomerang). Provenance: Arthur Whall 11th October, 2016, then private collection Sydney
19th c. Aboriginal NSW Boomerang with Incised Decoration, Kamilaroi Tribe
Antique 19th century Australian Aboriginal NSW boomerang, fine incised decoration, Kamilaroi Tribe Delungra, 1908
Engraved Boomerang from Western NSW/Southern QLD
Engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Approx length 62.5 x 5.5 cm. Of convex section, the face engraved with varying traditional motifs, old patina overall. Provenance: Private Collection,…
Engraved Boomerang from Western NSW/Southern QLD
Fine early engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of convex section, the face with linear, criss-crossed and linked diamond patterns, the reverse bearing fine engraved lines, old dark shiny patina.…
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
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
Red Ochre Hooked Boomerang with Stone Grooves (9 words)
Early 20th century hooked boomerang. With stone worked grooves and red ochre finish. Length 83 cm
Kimberley Boomerang - 19th Century Rarity
A nineteenth century boomerang painted with natural ochres, Kimberley Region, North-West Western Australia. Provenance: Ex-Fred north collection, England, length 58 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
La Perouse Boomerang with Sydney Harbour Bridge Decoration (9 words)
A La Perouse boomerang, with incised decoration of Sydney Harbour Bridge, with a biplane, airplane and steam boat, with dated banner 1933, with kangaroos, emus and other animals, with a hand written label on the reverse. Length 85 x 10 cm. Provenance:…
Dieri Fighting Boomerang from Late 19th Century
A Fighting Boomerang, Lake Eyre district, Dieri tribe, late 19th century, 102 cm
Central Desert Boomerangs: Trio from Early 1900s
Three Boomerangs, Central Deserts origin, early 20th century, Longest 73 cm. Provenance: Private Collection South Australia,
Central Australian Incised Boomerang
Early incised ceremonial boomerang, Central Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. Approx length 56.5 x 8 cm. Provenance: Collected by Mr. Fred Cavenagh who was granted a pastoral lease to an area 100km Ne of Alice Springs in 1906,…
Central Australian Incised Boomerang
Early incised ceremonial boomerang, Central Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland. Approx. length 74 x 8 cm
Engraved Boomerang with Sinuous Designs
Engraved boomerang, Western New South Wales / Southern Queensland. Of bi-convex section with clipped ends, face engraved with sinuous designs, possibly representing the travels of a dreaming Ancector or the course of a River system. Carved and engraved…
Hooked Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang with Ochre Finish
19th century Aboriginal hunting boomerang, Western Australian, with hooked shape, with incised decoration, with ochre finish, on metal stand, height 65 cm. Provenance: Purchased Arthur Whall 15th August, 2016, then private collection Sydney
A Boomerang, Cooper Creek, transitional with steel cut motif, late 19th century, 80 cm
Early Australian Aboriginal hooked fighting boomerang (no. 7), central Desert, with tapering hooked end, length 63.5 cm
Early Victoria Boomerang with Unusual Twist
Unusual rare early boomerang, Victoria. Carved and adzed hardwood. Of plano-convex section with one straight arm and one with a concave twist, old shinny patina. Approx length 54 x 6 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom. Private Collection,…
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