Pitta-Pitta Aboriginal Boomerang
Superb Pitta-Pitta Aboriginal Boomerang Boulia region for sale
Object type: Boomerang
Locality: Boulia region Southwest Queensland Australia
Artist: Unknown Pitta-Pitta artist
Circa: 1900
Length: Tip to tip 63 cm
Description:
Pitta-pitta aboriginals from Southwestern Queensland created delicately engraved boomerangs adorned with geometric designs. this boomerang is probably from the Boulia region.
The narrow lozenge-shaped motifs that comprise the central lines are known as ma-li ming-ka-ra, “fishnet marks,” and reportedly evoke the form of large fishnets folded up for travel.
Price: ON HOLD
