Herkomst: Zuidoost-Australië<BR> (Bron: beschrijvingskaart, d.d. januari 1963; paraaf: Dr. S. Kooijman)<BR> <BR> Boemerang van hout, zwak sikkelvormig. Een zijde is bruin. Er zijn sporen van een soort hars. Aan de andere zijde is de helft gezwart en de andere helft bruin gelaten.<BR> <BR> Boomerangs serve numerous functions. Boomerangs are used as a knife, a hammer or club, a digging tool, for making fire by friction, for musical accompaniment as a percussion instrument as well as their main function as a hunting or fighting weapon. It is important to note that most fighting and hunting boomerangs were non-returning. They were thrown to hit their targets and not return. Boomerangs are also used in games and competitions. Furthermore, they have ceremonial uses, serving as objects of social and religious significance. They are also produced for commercial reasons and are popular trade items.