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Boomerang, 1860-1904
Aboriginal; Australia
Wood, 23 x 7 x 1/8 in.
2012.19.1
Gift of Diana S…
Boomerang
Boomerang, 1860-1904
Aboriginal; Australia
Wood, 23 x 7 x 1/8 in.
2012.19.1
Gift of Diana S…
Boomerang, 1860-1904 Aboriginal; Australia Wood, 23 x 7 x 1/8 in. 2012.19.1 Gift of Diana Springer

Boomerang

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-boomerangs
Culture Aboriginal Australian
Date1860-1904
Made AtAustralia
MediumWood
Dimensions23 × 7 × 1/8 in. (58.4 × 17.8 × 0.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Diana Springer
Object number2012.19.1
DescriptionThin wooden boomerang with loop of fibers woven through two holes at one end.
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