Description:

Northern Australia, ca. 1st quarter 20th century CE. A finely balanced and aesthetically matched pair of Aboriginal throwing sticks (also referred to as boomerangs or hunting clubs), each with an elegantly curved profile and delicately incised linear decorations across the length of the body. The terminals are finished with stippled white ochre pigment and painted dot motifs, echoing ceremonial designs from the Northern Territories. Crafted from a single piece of hardwood, these implements were traditionally used for hunting and combat—distinct from returning boomerangs in both weight and aerodynamic profile. The age of this pair can be determined based on the series of curvilinear lines along one side of each stick. This firmly dates these to the early part of the 20th century. Size: 30" L x 2.75" W (76.2 cm x 7 cm)

Provenance: Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

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  • Condition: Each intact and excellent with minor pigment wear to added white.

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