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Hand Carved Australian Aboriginal Boomerang,c1890
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Hand Carved Australian Aboriginal Boomerang,c1890

19th century
Sold 21 May 2025 · Curious Antiques
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Fine late 19th century Australian Aboriginal / First Nation boomerang ,c1890. Nicely hand carved/chip cut it has great colour/patina. Overall condition is good with only minor surface wear in line with age and use. There is a natural wood knot hole at one end which would have been there from initial carving. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. I will happily ship worldwide, please contact me for a bespoke quote for your Country.

Size: 57cm long x 5cm wide x 0.5cm thick.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Boomerang to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA910206
Dealers Notes

Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Fine late 19th century Australian Aboriginal / First Nation boomerang ,c1890. Nicely hand carved/chip cut it has great colour/patina. Overall condition is good with only minor surface wear in line with age and use. There is a natural wood knot hole at one end which would have been there from initial carving.
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Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.
Curious Antiques

Price includes FREE UK delivery. I will happily ship worldwide, please contact me for a bespoke quote for your Country.

Size: 57cm long x 5cm wide x 0.5cm thick.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Boomerang to the 19th Century.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA910206
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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An angled wooden boomerang with visible adze tool marks and a warm brown patina. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An angled wooden boomerang with visible adze tool marks and a warm brown patina. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Hand Carved Australian Aboriginal Boomerang,c1890

Archive II An angled wooden boomerang with visible adze tool marks and a warm brown patina. View II
Archive III An angled wooden boomerang with visible adze tool marks and a warm brown patina. View III
Archive IV An angled wooden boomerang with visible adze tool marks and a warm brown patina. View IV
Archive V An angled wooden boomerang with visible adze tool marks and a warm brown patina. View V
Archive VI An angled wooden boomerang with visible adze tool marks and a warm brown patina. View VI
Archive VII An angled wooden boomerang with visible adze tool marks and a warm brown patina. View VII
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Telephone 07795 237 189
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Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/curious
Verified Since Jun 2015
Items For Sale 139
Items Sold 374
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Location: Curious Antiques, Timeline Antiques Centre, Midland Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9JR, United Kingdom
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An angled wooden boomerang with visible adze tool marks and a warm brown patina.
Hand Carved Australian Aboriginal Boomerang,c1890
Ref: SA910206
An angled wooden boomerang with visible adze tool marks and a warm brown patina.
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  • ObjectDecorative Artefacts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEthnographic
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAdze marks, Curved profile, Natural wood grain
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Boomerangs are traditional hunting and throwing implements crafted by Indigenous Australians for tens of thousands of years, varying in design and function across different language groups and regions.

Authentic pieces were hand-carved from dense native hardwoods using stone or metal tools, often featuring adze marks and natural grain patterns specific to the timber used.

Authentication relies on examining tool marks, timber species native to Australia, patina, wear patterns consistent with age, and signs of traditional manufacture rather than modern mass production.

Displaying such items on a custom metal mount or within a shadow box on a neutral wall highlights their sculptural form and historical significance as focal art pieces.

Preservation requires stable indoor humidity levels, protection from direct sunlight to prevent timber cracking or fading, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaning agents.
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