1 of 253523 objects

Australia

Boomerang 1962-63

Painted wood | 55.0 x 23.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 92818

Australia

Boomerang 1962-63

©

Description

This wooden boomerang is painted with images of kangaroos, lizards and emus. It is a replica of those received in each Commonwealth capital city during the Commonwealth Games in 1962.

Provenance

Presented to The Queen on the occasion of the Children's Welcome at Perry Lakes Stadium during the Royal Tour of Australia in March 1963
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Australia
(nationality)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Painted wood

wood

Measurements

55.0 x 23.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Organic Material (Works of Art)
Object type(s)
weapons
projectile weapons
boomerangs
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Marsupials
Kangaroos
Reptiles
Lizards
Birds
Emus
Places
Oceania
Australia
Places

Place of Production

Australia

Quick Links

Official Royal Residences

The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.