Accession No

E 1907.326


Description

Boomerang. Curved with a beak. Non-returning.


Place

Oceania; Australasia; Australia


Period

20th century


Source

Andrew, James Bruyn [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

E 1907.326; MAA: AR 1907.836


Cultural Affliation


Material

Wood


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card handwritten in black ink reads 'Boomerang.' A second hand in black ball point pen annotated (undated) 'of the 'swan neck' form decorated with grooves.' A third hand (undated) in blue ball point pen 'Hooked, non-returning.'
Event Date 1907
Author: Guey-Mei Hsu


Context (Related Documents)
The 23rd annual report (1908) reads, 'AUSTRALIA [...] Fourteen boomerangs, viz.: / 836. One 'swan-neck' form, decorated with grooves. Arunta. J. B. Andrews, Esq.'
Event Date 29/5/1908
Author: Guey-Mei Hsu


Description (Physical description)
Boomerang. Curved with a beak. Non-returning.
Event Date 25/4/2025
Author: Guey-Mei Hsu


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