Boomerangs from the Mid West

These ten boomerangs were made by Aboriginal people from across the Mid West of Western Australia in the late 1800s to early 1900s. Each is unique, shaped by the hands and Country of its maker, and each tells a story of movement, hunting, trade, and tradition.

Collected from places like Geraldton, Champion Bay, Murchison, Pindar, and Northampton, these boomerangs reflect the deep cultural knowledge used to choose the right wood, carve the right curve, and craft the right tool for the land.

Boomerangs were not just for throwing, they were also used in ceremony, as digging tools, or even for sound-making in storytelling. These are more than objects. They are part of a living practice that continues today.

Places of Origin:
Champion Bay · Lake Wray · Geraldton · Pindar · Northampton · Murchison