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ANTIQUE #SA1217292

Rare Aboriginal / First Nation Childs Hunting Set, C1890

£595    $803    €695
A very rare late 19th century child''s Australian Aboriginal/first nation hunting set,c1890. I have been collecting in this area for over 40 years and I have never seen a child''s version of traditional hunting tools. Beautifully hand/chipped carved they are lovely scaled down versions (except the boomerang which I am guessing was small enough for a child to handle). The set comprises the following:
 
- Nulla-Nulla which is a traditional hardwood club or throwing implement.
 
- Woomera, a wooden spear throwing device that acts as an extension of the arm.
 
- Malka, or traditional parrying shield.
 
- Boomerang.
 
The detail is lovely and follows the traditional full size design. For instance the Woomera has the wood or bone spike /hook which helps keep the spear in place while throwing. Overall condition is good with no obvious defects and the wood has great colour/patina following many years of use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would...
Antique ID: SA1217292
Item: Rare Aboriginal / First Nation Childs Hunting Set, C1890 - (reference SA1217292)
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£595



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Antique SA1217292 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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