Episode number 1 of Series “Alcheringa”.
Demonstrates how a boomerang is made. The diligent search for the exact right piece of wood, the burning off of the outer bark, the laborious whittling with a sharpened stone and the fashioning of the slight twist at each end to achieve its unique quality of returning to its point of departure. Introduced by Bill Onus.
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ACMI Identifier
307427
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Implements
Aboriginal Australia → Boomerangs
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)