Australian Art Appraisal

Collection of Decorative Australian Boomerangs

This collection features three distinct boomerangs, likely crafted from wood, each serving as a decorative item rather than a functional hunting tool, given their painted surfaces and typical souvenir style. The boomerangs exhibit a classic curved V-shape. The largest boomerang, positioned in the foreground, boasts a vibrant sunset scene painted on its upper surface, featuring a fiery orange and yellow sky transitioning to a darker landmass, populated by silhouetted figures and several birds in flight. Its ends are left in a natural wood finish with a herringbone or chevron pattern. The middle boomerang is of a medium brown tone with a glossy finish. It is adorned with a stylized aboriginal-inspired design depicting a lizard or crocodile surrounded by dotted patterns, characteristic of indigenous Australian art. The smallest boomerang, in the background, is a lighter natural wood color with the word 'AUSTRALIA' prominently inscribed on its surface, flanked by two figures that appear to be kangaroos from aboriginal representations. All three boomerangs appear to be in good to excellent condition, with no visible chips, cracks, or significant wear that would detract from their aesthetic appeal. There are no obvious maker's marks or signatures visible on the painted surfaces, suggesting they may be mass-produced souvenir items, although the hand-painted nature of the foreground boomerang's scene suggests some level of individual craftsmanship. Their estimated age is likely contemporary, possibly from the late 20th to early 21st century. The quality of the wood and the paint applications appears to be good for decorative tourist items.