Aboriginal Artefacts

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AHM001267

Boomerang

Painted returning boomerang, used for sport and hunting. Click Here

AHM002531

Boomerang

Painted non-returning boomerang, used for hunting. The a-symmetrical shape means that it is thrown not to return but to hit and kill the prey. Click Here

AHM002534

Clapsticks

Wooden rhythm sticks from Central Australia, Northern Territory. Click Here

AHM002546

Digging Stick

Wooden digging stick. Alice Springs, NT c.1980, Jim Kohen Collection. Used to find / dig for food such as grubs and roots. Click Here

AHM002506

Woomera

Small Spear thrower, Uluru. Click Here

AHM000015

Emu Caller

A short-didgeridoo-shaped object. Traditionally one of the open ends would be hit against the palm of the hand to create a sound that would attract curious emus – used for hunting. Click Here

AHM002540

Painted Spear Head

Painted spear tip with jagged edges, c.1960, Jim Cohen Collection. Click Here

AHM002537

Carved Club

Carved Wooden Club. Carving: stylised snakes and lizards. Murray River, Victoria. Click Here

AHM002547

Snake Catcher

Carved Wooden Snake Catcher. Jim Cohen Collection. Click Here

AHM000013

Parrying Shield

Parrying Shield made by Maeawan Man, R. Barker, Lightning Ridge NSW. Click Here

AHM002496

Basket

Palm frond basket, made in Sydney style. Click Here

AHM000005

Dilly Bag

Woven and ochre-coloured bag, Yirrkala community. Click Here