We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

Title

Ceremonial boomerang

circa 1950s

Artist

Unknown

Australia

No image

  • Details

    Alternative title
    Music beating stick (used in circumcision ceremony)
    Place where the work was made
    Central Arnhem Land → Northern Territory → Australia
    Date
    circa 1950s
    Media category
    Sculpture
    Materials used
    wood, red, yellow, white painted decoration
    Dimensions
    51.4 x 5.5 cm
    Signature & date

    Not signed. Not dated.

    Credit
    Purchased 1962
    Location
    Not on display
    Accession number
    IA62.1962
    Artist information
    Unknown

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  • Places

    Where the work was made

    Central Arnhem Land

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