The boomerang is a symbol of cultural endurance and a tangible link to the long presence of Aboriginal people on the continent. After 1770 First Nations people at La Perouse continue to make shellwork objects and boomerangs.

The boomerang is one of Australia's most unique and distinctive emblems. While most of us would imagine that a boomerang's curve is essential for its flying properties, less well-known is that the surface shape of a boomerang's arms are just as important.

For Aboriginal people the boomerang is a symbol of cultural endurance and a tangible link to their long presence on this continent. The boomerang features in Aboriginal creation mythology, and for Aboriginal people the boomerang is considered as old as the continent.

Boomerang is a curved throwing stick used chiefly by the Australian Aborigines for hunting. Boomerang was first described in details and recorded as a "boumarang" in 1822. On the language of the Turuwal tribe of the George’s River (Sydney) ‘boomarang’ means a throwing stick that comes back.

Boomerangs hold a vital place in Aboriginal history, reflecting thousands of years of cultural development and ingenuity. Their enduring presence underscores the deep connection between Indigenous Australians and their environment.

2024年7月13日 · Boomerangs have ancient origins dating back over 20,000 years and were invented by Indigenous Australians. Boomerangs hold cultural and practical value, being used for hunting, ceremonial rituals, and survival in the Australian outback.

2023年8月31日 · Ancient rock art and archaeological digs tell us that the boomerang is at least 20,000 years old. That’s older than the Great Pyramids of Egypt. The Aboriginal communities primarily used the...

2023年8月18日 · The boomerang, an iconic emblem of Australia, has a long history that precedes the country. Indigenous Australians have used this extraordinary bent hunting gear for millennia, noted for its unusual ability to return to the thrower when thrown correctly.

For Aboriginal people the boomerang is as old as the continent and symbolises their cultural endurance. Boomerangs continue to be made in Aboriginal communities and are an important link to Aboriginal history and country.

What is a Boomerang? An investigation of the word boomerang in Aboriginal and English languages. by Tony Butz (former history teacher and linguist, past editor of the Boomerang Bulletin, and the founder of the Boomerang Throwing …