boomerangs

The word Boomerang is believed to derive from the Aboriginal word Boomori.
The earliest known evidence of the boomerang in Australia has been found at Wyrie Swamp in South Australia, dating back to c.10,000 years.

HUNTING BOOMERANG
The Hunting Boomerang uses were wide and varied and to Aboriginal people it was a highly prized possession. It is a non-returning boomerang and as such, it's ability to kill is outstanding. Not only was this boomerang used to hunt game, but it could be used to create fire, as a digging implement, in dance and corroboree and as a musical instrument. Made from the bend of the branch or root of a hardwood tree it is exceptionally strong.

RETURNING BOOMERANG
The Returning Boomerang is best known for it's ability to fly in a wind curve and return to it's thrower. Contrary to popular belief, the Returning Boomerang was not the first type of boomerang used by Aboriginal people and in fact has only been around for just over 200 years. The main functions of this boomerang were for sport, amusement and the display of the thrower's skill. It was also utilised to a small extent for the purpose of hunting.

Our handpainted hunting boomerangs have been made locally in Kyogle, Northern NSW by Bundjalung craftsman Michael Walker and painted by local Bundjalung Artists Scott Rotumah, John Rotumah and Leweena Williams.

Our natural bend Hunting and Returning Boomerangs are made from the braches of the mulga tree which is a very hard wood. It follows the grain of the bend so they are very strong. They are made by Tom and Roy Barker who were shown the traditional craft of making boomerangs by their dad Roy Barker from the Kamillaroi tribe in Lightning Ridge Western NSW.

Our plywood returning boomerangs are light and easy to fly. They are made and painted by..