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Alye (boomerang)

Dean Oliver
tyertepe (mallee)
67 x 7.5cm
Ltyentye Apurte Traditional Craft Centre
LTY09-24

Alye (boomerangs) are used by men for hunting and fighting or to beat the rhythm to accompany singing. This is an individually hand crafted piece, made from locally and sustainably sourced tyertepe (mallee).

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