Accession No

E 1903.21


Description

Boomerang. One swan necked boomerang, the top forming a hook. Both faces are grooved


Place

Oceania; Australasia; Australia; Queensland; Upper Georgina District


Period


Source

Walker, Gilbert Thomas (Dr) [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

E 1903.21


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Description (Physical description)
One swan necked boomerang, the top forming a hook. Both faces are grooved.
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Acquisition Details)
Donated by Dr Gilbert Thomas Walker.
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Related Documents)
Catalogue card E 1903.21 reads [handwritten in black ink:], 'D. Gilbert J. Walker, M.A. R.1903.628'; [later addition handwritten in blue ballpoint:] The 3 in 1903.628 has been overwritten with a 4. 1904.628 seems to correspond with the annual report. Red circular sticker lower right corner of catalogue card.
Event Date
Author: Remke van der Velden


Description (CMS Description)
Catalogue card E 1903.21 reads [handwritten in black ink:] ‘E. Australia. Upper Georgina Dist. 1903.21. A ‘Swan-necked’ Boomerang (L. 28”).’; [later addition handwritten in blue ballpoint:] ‘New South Wales’ and ‘the top forming a hook. Both faces are grooved.; [later addition handwritten in blue ballpoint:] ‘Hooked, non-returning’.
Event Date 18/12/2012
Author: maa


FM:145942

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