Selected, carved and shaped from the natural growth of a native hardwood tree. The upper face is of typically convex profile, the reverse 'flat' - the section forming an aerofoil. The upper face is embellished with a carved representation of the national coat of arms of Australia - the arms incorporates the crown of Queen Victoria. The arms are flanked by hand tooled entwined scroll-work - similar chiseled decoration embellishes the reverse. Overall length - 22" (558mm). Weight - 309 grams. Condition: Very Good, (untouched). Signs of genuine age, incorporating a small (old) chip to one end extreme - see images. Fine natural colour and 'deep' patina. Internal Ref: O 1006
A Native Australian Carved Wood Boomerang (Australian Arms, Victoria Crown): Late 19th Century.
Price
£475
| $642 USD | €556 EUR
Item Ref
O 1006
Description
Selected, carved and shaped from the natural growth of a native hardwood tree. The upper face is of typically convex profile, the reverse 'flat' - the section forming an aerofoil. The upper face is embellished with a carved representation of the national coat of arms of Australia - the arms incorporates the crown of Queen Victoria. The arms are flanked by hand tooled entwined scroll-work - similar chiseled decoration embellishes the reverse. Overall length - 22" (558mm). Weight - 309 grams. Condition: Very Good, (untouched). Signs of genuine age, incorporating a small (old) chip to one end extreme - see images. Fine natural colour and 'deep' patina. Internal Ref: O 1006