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Object Number 976-7-70/5443
Display Title Boomerang
Descriptions
Object Description Boomerang, dark wood, with lighter wood color showing on inside edge. Notches in groups on inner edge also. L: 62 cm. Average width: 5 cm.
Inventory Description Boomerang, carved wood, incised markings at inner edge, chipped tip
Classification
  • Boomerang
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Australia
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 62.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 cm (24 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-7-70/5443
Provenance
Collector Unknown
Donor Donated by William Hallorin Jr. (01/26/1976)

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