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Boomerangs,Spears,Bullroarers,Clapping Sticks

Australian Aboriginal Weapons & Traditional Objects

The boomerang is the best known implement of Australian Aborigines. A boomerang is a wooden tool used for various purposes. Boomerangs can be used as hunting weapons, (ie. killer boomerangs which could bring down a large kangaroo or even your enemy) percussion musical instruments, battle clubs, fire-starters, decoys for hunting waterfowl, (that was one thing a 'returning boomerang' was used for) and as recreational toys. A boomerang looks simple; but it is quite a skill to make them properly. The smallest boomerang may be less than 10 cm from tip-to-tip, and the largest over 2 meters in length. As Aborigines love art, tribal boomerangs are often incised and/or painted with designs appropiate to its maker & also intended to give the hunter power over it's prey. While we usually stock a couple of cheaper boomerangs suitable for children to have fun with at AboriginalArtTreasures we bring you 'fairdinkum' boomerangs; not some flimsy thing produced just for the tourist trade. Some are made by artists I personally know. Some are historical objects made by tribal aborigines in times past. Boomerangs are not the only hunting weapon Aborigines used, spears were used in hunting & warfare. Bullroarer were sacred objects; in times past only used by initiated men; & in some cases only to be heard by them. Some tribes believed the noise they made was the voice of 'the son of the creator' (also called "The Word" in the Bible.) They have been used for communication purposes as their noise could be heard over great distances. (To use a bullroarer, tie some string thorugh the hole & swirl around & around.) Many traditional implements can be found on this page. More info. See policies page for postage details.

Tribal Spears - Click to Enlargen

sword

sword close up

spear

spear close up

These are not toys; they are proper tribal spears that have come from an aquaintance who worked in Aboriginal Affairs for many years. They were made & used by tribal Aborigines in Northern Austalia some years ago.

Dagger with teeth This is a fascinating object. From tip to end it is 21in (53cm) long. Made of wood it has an interesting handle which appears to be made of pleated reeds & attractive in it's own right. Along the sides are 30 (originally there would have been 32) extremely & I mean extremely sharp teeth (shark?) A formable weapon, it is also an object of art & a pleasure to display & own. A wise investment for the collector as few such objects come onto the market. Only $79.00

Three Pronged Spear Tip - This now measures 50cm (19.5in) in length. Originally very long, some collector did the fashionable thing at the time & cut just the end ot this spear. I encourage you to enlargen the photos & see the detail for yourself. It is truly a lovely object & a real work of art. The workmanship of this object is amazing & really too complicated to describe. The photos enlargens nicely; see for yourself. The spear ends in 3 sharpened prongs & was intended for use; but who would want to destroy this work of art? Again worth collecting for investment purposes. Well packed. $72.00

Boomerangs - Click to Enlargen

Bullroarers - Click to Enlargen

Bullroarers - follow the link for more details, have great spiritual significance as well as being a source of "music" and also works of art as these two are by a Wiradjuri tribal artist. As seen in the photo all bullroarers have a hole so string can be thread through and they can be whirled around to make their traditional sound. This also means that they can be easily hung as a nice, but different wall decoration. Each of these carved & painted roarers is only $35.99

Clapping Sticks - Click to Enlargen

Clapping Sticks are a traditional musical instrument used by all tribes. Again they are works of art. We supply both 'collectors items' with historical interest, & other authentic works of art by genuine indigenous Australian craftsman.

These boomerangs are only fairly short - at about 22cm accross - but are among the most fancy I have seen. They would make great gifts. They would look great sitting on a desk, or even mounted on a wall as decoration. They are all made from Brigalow wood, & are marked on the reverse as Hand Made & Hand Painted in Australia. I do not know the name of the artists who created these delightful pieces. $16.99 each.

1 x Genuine Wiradjuri Tribe Boomerang, crafted, burnt & painted, on location in tribal country by the artist with their Dreaming Stories

This 65cm (returning) boomerang is covered with elaborate carving and paintings. It is an authentic work of art from far western New South Wales. Please enlargen the photos for a better look. The tribal area of the aritist engraved on the reverse side. $36.99

4 x Fancy Returning Boomerangs

These incised clapping sticks were collected in the 1970's from the tribal area of Northern South Australia. They are made from unusually light coloured timber & have a really nice sound when used as a musical instrument. Around 19cm in length they would complete any collection of artifacts or make great music with them Only $7.99

Traditional Carvings - Click to Enlargen

Being very attractive, Aboriginal Carvings are an original gift idea. They can also be a piece of investment art.

3 x Large Returning Boomerangs with hand painted artwork

Coolumans - click to Enlargen

A cooluman is a traditional bowl or container used for carrying food or other articles. The photo at left illustrates the inside view of a colluman. Usually only the outside it painted or otherwise decorated. They are often pictured in traditional art & have their own symbol. Most coolumans sold today are as objects of art; though they can in fact still be used for their original purpose! These two have been carved & painted by a Western N.S.W. aboriginal artist. They both have extremely elaborate dot work & are nicely polished. They could be displayed laying down, standing on one end or hung from a wall. A good office or coffee table object, a cooluman also completes any collection of Aboriginal art. A bargain at only $29.99 each.

Coolum with snake

Coolum with Platypus

Cooluman with Platypus

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We specialize in listing genuine made in Australia boomerangs, usually hand painted - mostly one off - by an Aboriginal artist. Most of our boomerangs are new; sometimes we have historical or collector items for sale. If we say a boomerang returns, it should if thrown correctly, but please note we select our boomerangs mostly for their art work. Please feel free to email me if you are interested in buying a specific boomerang not listed here, as I may be able to source it for you. Each boomerang is an original, so only one of each can be ordered.

Kangaroo by TK

Fancy Foot Kangaroo

Hand Made Certificate

Cautious Kanga

Water Loving Kanga

Kangaroo Spirit

Lizard Spirit

Turtle Spirit

Certificate on Back

At 45cm or 18in, these boomerangs feel beautiful in the hand, and very comfortable to throw. They have a nice solid feel. They are an authentic and very unusual art work. Each boomerang has a certificate confirming it as a hand painted original. The price of each is $27.95

Brolga roarer

Platypus roarer

Cautious Kanga Boomerang

Water Loving Kanga Boomerang

Platypus Bull roarer