Queensland Aboriginal Weapons - Thompson Collection

Three clubs and two boomerang, Queensland (circa 1900), carved…
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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 after returning from service in World WarI. (1753 Pte Darcy Thompson 31st Battalion RTA 22.5.19). Provenance: Darcy Thompson, Sydney. Private Collection, New South Wales

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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