Australia, Aboriginal
Late 19th century
Wood, red ochre
Length 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm)
Provenance: London Trade
Fighting boomerangs differ from returning boomerangs in form and function; they are longer, less curved, and intended for use as close-combat weapons rather than thrown projectiles designed to return. This example dates to the late 19th century and measures 25 1/2 inches, consistent with the standard scale for fighting boomerangs produced in this period. The surface carries red ochre and a grooved design running along the length of the piece.
Ochre application on Aboriginal wooden objects of this period reflects both decorative and culturally meaningful surface treatment, and its retention on an object of this age and type adds to the visual and historical character of the piece. No specific community attribution is documented, and none is assigned here.
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Australia, Aboriginal
Late 19th century
Wood, red ochre
Length 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm)
Provenance: London Trade
Fighting boomerangs differ from returning boomerangs in form and function; they are longer, less curved, and intended for use as close-combat weapons rather than thrown projectiles designed to return. This example dates to the late 19th century and measures 25 1/2 inches, consistent with the standard scale for fighting boomerangs produced in this period. The surface carries red ochre and a grooved design running along the length of the piece.
Ochre application on Aboriginal wooden objects of this period reflects both decorative and culturally meaningful surface treatment, and its retention on an object of this age and type adds to the visual and historical character of the piece. No specific community attribution is documented, and none is assigned here.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
