Boomerang (a traiettoria di ritorno)

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Boomerang (return trajectory)

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wood

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The return-trajectory boomerang - the only authentic boomerang in the proper sense - must be manufactured in a uniform manner, including a curvature in the center of about 135,- blunt or slightly salient on the convex side. It’s used as a hobby.

Launched with dexterity, it begins to rotate swiftly on itself rising in the air in the vertical plane of launch, then tilts laterally until it gradually reaches the horizontal position. It can describe a series of circles up to the descending trajectory that deposits it near the pitcher. The range, up to about 100 m, is shorter than that of the boomerang of no return, because part of the propulsion force is used for the return trajectory.
Murray River Region, Southeast Australia

Boomerang

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Boomerang

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wood

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It is not uniformly present across the Australian continent, and according to the various tribal areas or groups the forms and materials vary, as do the names that define it. Boomerang has been assumed in ethnography as a standard term.
It can perform multiple functions including a ritual role in ceremonies or be used as a percussion instrument.
Murray River Region, Southeast Australia

Woomera

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Acquisizione:

D'Albertis Enrico Alberto 1932

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inventario museale

Author/ School/ Dating:

Woomera

Inventario:

C.D.A.1225

Provenienza (nazione):

Australia

Tecnica:

L'arma veniva intagliata una semplice tavoletta di legno sulla cui estremità, terminante con un uncino o una scanalatura, si appoggiava l'arma da scagliare.

Utilizzo:

Accessorio per armi da getto Vi si appoggia l'arma da scagliare e fornisce all'arma stessa una potenza supplementare che moltiplica la forza, la gittata e la precisione. Guerra/caccia

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In addition to throwing spears can have other functions: knife, container, etc. ; fitted at one end with a splinter of stone, flint or other material attached to resin wood, is used to light
the fire by rubbing.
Western Australia

Mazza

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Bat

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wood

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It is used in hunting and fishing or to finish the animals wounded by the boomerang.
South-eastern Australia

Scudo

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Shield

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Wood, natural pigments

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In addition to being a defensive weapon to counter the blows of boomerang or spear, it can also perform ritual functions.
Queensland

Wunda

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Acquisizione:

Enrico A. d'Albertis 1912

Ambito culturale:

provenienza

Author/ School/ Dating:

Wunda

Inventario:

C.D.A. 383

Misure:

Unità di misura: cm
Tipo di misura: altezza
Valore: 75.5

Provenienza (nazione):

Australia

Tecnica:

Lo scudo, tipico di quest'area, veniva intagliato da un legno dolce leggero ed era decorato con motivi lineari incisi, enfatizzati dall'applicazione di ocra e pigmenti.

Utilizzo:

Difensiva Guerra

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Shield made of a medium density wood; its name comes from the term wurnda which in the Bailgu language refers to the type of wood with which it is made. Originating in the Murchison River region
in western Australia, its diffusion also in other regions indicates the importance of this artifact in the trade between aboriginal groups.

It has three sections of grooves painted in red ochre and white clay. The design, called pandal, has vertical engraved lines at the top and bottom, horizontal or oblique lines in the middle section.
Region between Gascoyne River and Murchison River, Western Australia

Taihu - Polena di imbarcazione da guerra

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Acquisizione:

D'Albertis Enrico Alberto 1932

Ambito culturale:

analisi stilistica

Author/ School/ Dating:

Taihu - Figurehead of war boat

Inventario:

C.D.A. 462

Provenienza (nazione):

Nuova Zelanda

Tecnica:

La prua veniva intagliata nel legno con scalpello di basalto o di giada e martello di legno.

Utilizzo:

Simbolica Spedizione di guerra

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The protrusion of language, an expressive act present in almost all Polynesia with different meanings, for Maoris is simultaneously an act of challenge and protection from harmful forces. The back is missing.

Heru - pettine

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Heru - comb

Technique and Dimensions:

Wood, vegetable fibres

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Used as an ornament by high-ranking men who styled their long hair in a knot called putiki. It could have been made of bone or wood.

Patu kotiate

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Patu kotiate

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Wood, mother of pearl

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Each type of patu was modelled and proportionate to the holder’s grip and had a proper name.

Patu wahaika

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Patu wahaika

Technique and Dimensions:

wood

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The figure on the inner side represents a spirit of mythological origin linked to the spiritual power, mana, of the weapon, which increased in proportion to the successes in combat. These types of weapons were passed down from generation to generation as family heirlooms.

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