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Boomerangs

Scope note

Highly developed throwing-sticks of the Australian aborigines, known also in India, Africa, the Americas, and ancient Egypt, being basically curved or angular flat sticks designed so that they can be thrown so as to return to their starting point. They have been used in warfare, for hunting, and as recreational objects.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037220

Broader Terms used

throwing-sticks (projectiles)

Equivalent Terms used

boomerang

Created

13yrs ago

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