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Abstract
A small fragment of a carefully shaped wooden artefact was recovered from Riwi Cave (south
central Kimberley, Western Australia) during 2013 excavations. Directly dated to 670 ± 20 BP,
analysis of the artefact’s wood taxon, morphology, manufacturing traces, use wear, and residues,
in addition to comparison with ethnographic examples of wooden technology from the
Kimberley region, allowed for the identification of the tool from which it originated: a boomerang.
In particular, this artefact most closely resembles the trailing tip of a hooked boomerang,
providing rare insights into the presence of these iconic fighting and ceremonial items
in the Kimberley some 600 years ago.
central Kimberley, Western Australia) during 2013 excavations. Directly dated to 670 ± 20 BP,
analysis of the artefact’s wood taxon, morphology, manufacturing traces, use wear, and residues,
in addition to comparison with ethnographic examples of wooden technology from the
Kimberley region, allowed for the identification of the tool from which it originated: a boomerang.
In particular, this artefact most closely resembles the trailing tip of a hooked boomerang,
providing rare insights into the presence of these iconic fighting and ceremonial items
in the Kimberley some 600 years ago.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 106-122 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Australian Archaeology |
| Volume | 82 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | 12 May 2016 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 12 May 2016 |
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Lifeways of First Australians
O'Connor, S. (Investigator 01) & Balme, J. (Investigator 02)
ARC Australian Research Council
1/01/10 → 31/12/13
Project: Research