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These superb boomerangs are individually handcrafted from the same traditional source that Australian Aboriginals have used for thousands of years: the natural bends in branches and trunks of Mulga trees. This is the type of Boomerang that is now commonly referred to as the Returning Boomerang.
In stark contrast to the other shapes of Boomerangs used for hunting and fighting, these Boomerangs will rise sharply into the air with great velocity and spin (when thrown parallel to the ground). This is how Australia's coastal Aboriginals threw this type of Boomerang to hunt flocks of birds such as duck and geese. When thrown in a more upright fashion, this shape of Boomerang will circle back to the thrower with thrilling precision.
Early settlers have recorded this type of Boomerang reaching distances of 149m (162 yards) and then return to the thrower!
Price US$ 50.00
Post US$ 12.00
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
Order Item # 001
Apart from being smaller, these Boomerangs have the same characteristics as the 22" Mulga (Item #001) above.
Price US$ 45.00
Post US$ 12.00
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
Order Item # 002
Aboriginal long distance Boomerangs similar to the King Billy Hook were first observed during establishment of Port Melbourne over 175 years ago. They have a range of around 100m (109 yards). This is the type of Boomerang that has inspired the contemporary long distance Boomerang designs that are usually made of hi-tech materials such as carbon fibre and laminates.
Price US$ 40.00
Post US$ 10.00
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
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These sharp-angled Boomerangs are made to a traditional Aboriginal design and cut from the forks of Mulga trees. These Boomerangs suit strong throwers and have a range of 60m (66 yards) or more.
Price US$ 30.00
Post US$ 10.00
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
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These traditional returning Boomerangs are superbly decorated with exquisitive handpainted desert motives by renowned Aboriginal artist Julie Paige from the Pitjatjanjara tribal area of central Australia.
Price US$ 60.00
Post US$ 12.00
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
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While the returning Boomerangs take centre-stage with non-indiginous people, it is the non-returning hunting and fighting Boomerangs that gained most wide-spread use by the Australian Aboriginal hunters, who over the millenia have perfected their designs into a formidable weapon. When these Boomerangs are thrown parallel to the ground with both arms for maximum power, they can fly distances approaching 200m (219 yards) at great velocities with fearsome and destructive spin. Upon impact they can shatter the bones of targets such as Kangaroos, Emus and enemies with devastating ease.
Kylies, Mulga (Acacia) Non-Returning
Central Australia
Price US$ 50.00
Post US$ 12.00
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
Order Item # 006
Swan Neck, Mulga (Acacia) Non-Returning
Price US$ 60.00
Post US$ 12.00
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
Order Item # 007
Goose Neck, Mulga (Acacia) Non-Returning
Price US$ 65.00
Post US$ 12.00
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
Order Item # 008
Lil Lils, Mulga (Acacia) Non-Returning
South Eastern Australia
Price US$ 60.00
Post US$ 12.00
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
Order Item # 009
21" (56cm) Decorated Marine Grade Plywood, Returning
Janet Timbery, daughter of famed late Aboriginal Boomerang maker and thrower Joe Timbery, reflects on stories from her Aboriginal childhood with an expressive painting style depicting birds, animals and scenes. Needless to say that with their pedigree, these Boomerangs are also sublimely consistent and accurate returners.
Price US$ 20.00
Post US$ 10.00
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
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18" (46cm) Decorated Marine Grade Plywood, Returning
These Boomerangs are hand-crafted from 6mm laminated marine plywood and beautifully decorated by Aboriginals artists and finished with a protective gloss varnish. Despite their high perfomance design, they are easy to throw by beginners of all ages. Hours of fun for everyone!
Price US$ 15.00 (or 10 for US$40)
Post US$ 8.00 (or US$10 for 10)
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
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18" (46cm) Decorated Marine Grade Plywood, Returning
Made from 8mm laminated marine plywood and decorated with screenprinted Aboriginal designs, these Boomerangs are superb flyers and represent excellent price-performance value. They are available in three design styles: Blue, Orange and Etched.
Price US$ 7.00 (or 5 for US$30)
Post US$ 5.00 (or US$10 for 5)
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
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21" (56cm) Decorated Marine Grade Plywood, Returning
Made from 8-9mm laminated marine plywood, their ideal size and weight not only makes them eminently suitable for adult learners planning to graduate to traditional natural timber Boomerangs, but they also greatly facilitate subsequent transitions to other models and sizes.
Price US$ 12.00 (or 5 for US$55)
Post US$ 8.00 (or US$9 for 5)
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
Order Item # 013
15" (38cm) Skippy Marine Plywood, Returning
Made from 8mm laminated marine plywood and decorated with Aboriginal motifs, these boomerangs are easy to throw and are great for starters and budding champions alike (right-handed only).
Price US$ 12.00
Post US$ 8.00
Insurance US$ 5.00 (optional)
Order Item # 014