ABORIGINAL 1960 LARGE HUNTING BOOMERANG WARUMUNGU BARKLY TABLELAND TENNANT CREEK
Item History & Price
This Aboriginal Boomerang has been within our family since the 1960's when family lived and worked in Tennant Creek from the early 1960's to the 1980's.
"GUARANTEED" - 100% Original and Authentic - This Aboriginal Hunting Killing Boomerang was crafted well before the commercialism of Aboriginal artwork that now floods the market. Originating from the Warumungu Country Barkly Tableland Tennant Creek Northern Territory Australia.
Beautifully crafted, wonderful color and texture with a Sculptured Smooth Surface - Personally I consider this to be of a Museum Quality Artifact. This artifact can be immediately displayed by the new owner knowing this large Number 7 size Aboriginal Hunting Killing Boomerang will appreciate in value and is extremely well sort and collectible. It is a great opportunity to have an original Aboriginal Hunting Killing Boomerang of this age that holds a wonderful character, appeal and displays as an authentic artifact. Along with a heavy weight of 373 grams the condition is 100% original as received. There are some light signs of handling but with very few un-effecting marks. "Untested" - It is suggested not to attempt to throw or hunt. As a vintage collectible, this example will be a delightful addition to a display proudly knowing the history is from a by gone era. *** Pictures shown are untouched & show natural reflections / Sun & light glare, additional pictures can be provided. *** HISTORYWaramungu - The main language of Tennant Creek and surrounding communities, however there are now more speakers of Warlpiri or Alyawarr living in Tennant Creek. Tennant Creek is located between Katherine and Alice Springs along the Stuart Highway in the Barkly Region.The Barkly Tableland runs east from Tennant Creek towards the Queensland border and is among the most important cattle grazing areas in the Northern Territory.Tennant Creek is the urban center of Warumungu country.In the 1930's gold was discovered, starting a gold rush, which brought hopefuls from across the country. Aboriginal people worked on the mines, many of which were located on what had been the Warumungu Reserve. Tennant Creek town was established in 1934, at a site 7 miles to the south of the Telegraph Station. It was off limits to Aboriginal people until the 1960's. Warumungu and Alyawarre people also worked at mines in the Davenport Murchinson Ranges, after wolfram discovered at Hatcher's Creek in 1913. Many Aboriginal people spent substantial periods of their lives there and on neighboring Kurandi Station, where, in 1977 Aboriginal workers went on strike and staged a walk off.Language Groups - Many Aboriginal people speak several different languages with English frequently being a third or even fourth language. 50.5% of the total population over 15 years speaks a language other than English at home (ABS National Regional Profile 2006). A map of the language groups is provided in the photos link. In addition to English, there are a range of different languages are used throughout the region and include: Warumungu Warlmanpa Warlpiri Jingulu Garawa Mudburra Kaytetye Alyawarr Anmatyerr WambayaMEASUREMENTSLENGTH690 mmWIDTH70 mmDEPTH
10 mmWEIGHT 373 grams This Aborignal Boomerang will be ready for use or display .... You may notice this in the pictures. :) ***IMPORTANT TERMS & CONDITIONS*** By bidding & wining this auction, the buyer is acknowledging that the terms and conditions have been read, understood & any queries ask prior to auction end or committing to any purchase :)FEEDBACK - Please email with any queries prior to leaving natural or negative feedback. I pride myself on a high level of service, I value repeat clientele and happy to assist where I can. If I have made a notable error or the purchase is damaged in transit, I will immediately take steps to refund or correct. Please note the 1-3 days allowed for mailing, once mailed Australia Post have full control and at times take a longer than expected delivery.RETURN POLICY - I hope to provide as much information as possible to allow you as the buyer to make an informed decision. It is always recommended to undertake your own research and emails for any queries prior to bidding or purchasing. The buyer can hold 100% satisfaction that if the item is notably different to that shown and described, a full refund including postage will be re-credited upon the safe return of the purchase. Although buyer remorse is not generally covered under Australian Consumer Law, I am happy to accept returns with the buyers only cost the safe return postage with NO other cost such as a re-stocking fee.AUSTRALIAN BIDDERS - Free Postage within the boarder of Australia including Tasmania but excluding Antarctic and the Islands. All sales include the GST but any other applicable taxes or charges specific to a buyers postal address are not included in the item price or shipping cost, these charges are the buyers responsibility. Free postage (shipping) is with Australia Post and a selected postal level suitable to meet the requirements of eBay and PayPal. If the buyer wishes to use an alternative courier or postal service, please note this is at the buyers expense.INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS - Flat Rate Postage Cost with No Added Post Cost for Additional Items. If the listing is not showing a postal cost please email and before making a payment please WAIT for an invoice to included postage. Again, if the postage rate is not displayed in the listing, please email and I will be happy to respond ASAP or at latest 24 hours. Import Duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost, these charges are the buyers responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine import regulations and what additional costs may be incurred prior to bidding or buying.
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ANTIQUES & RARITIES - bayo_madness **************************************************************************************************************While every care is taken in research and the provision of photos and the description, I am not a dealer and advise buyers to ask questions and seek their own reference prior to auction end.**************************************************************************************************************ABORIGINAL HAND CRAFTED LARGE HUNTING KILLING BOOMERANG"Warumungu Country"Number 7 SizeBarkly Tableland Tennant Creek Northern TerritoryAustralia1960's - 55-60 Years OldMuseum Quality Artifact** EXCELLENT CONDITION *****FREE POSTAGE WITHIN AUSTRALIA***ANTIQUES & RARITIES - bayo_madness Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favorites list!