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Non-Returning War Boomerang
Non-Returning War Boomerang

Non-Returning War Boomerang

Datefirst half 19th century
Maker Australian
Culture of Origin Australian Aboriginal
Object number65.147
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Klejman
Dimensions2 5/8 x 32 15/16 x 1/2 in. (6.6 x 83.7 x 1.2 cm)
MediumWood
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Photo: Paul Macapia
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early 20th century
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Photo: Susan Cole
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early 20th century
Object number: 2004.236
Photo: Susan Cole
Asmat shield
Asmat
early 20th century
Object number: 2004.237
Asmat shield
Asmat shield
Asmat
early 20th century
Object number: 2004.238
Photo: Susan Cole
Asmat shield
Asmat
early 20th century
Object number: 2004.239
Photo: Susan Cole
Asmat shield
Asmat
early 20th century
Object number: 2004.240
Photo: Susan Cole
Asmat shield
Asmat
early 20th century
Object number: 2004.241
Image Not Available for Asmat shield
Asmat shield
Asmat
early 20th century
Object number: 2004.242