This hardwood hunting boomerang is painted by local artist John Rotumah and made by local craftsman Michael Walker.
Both John and Michael have been a part of our Planet Corroboree family from our beginning days back in 2002.
JOHN ROTUMAH - From the young age of 18 John had a talent for painting.
Inspired by both his mother and his own children, John has been painting for over 30 years, spending 25 of those as a professional artist. His work, spanning various mediums, has reached audiences around the world.
One of the most recognizable features of his style is the depiction of kangaroo sunsets, which have become a signature element in his art.John's mothers family come from the Minjungbal people around where he grew up in Fingal, beside the ocean in Northeast NSW.He carries his father's name who came from Rotuma Island within Fiji. John has been providing us with his stunning artwork since our early days in the 2000s. We’re proud to purchase his pieces directly from him.
MICHAEL WALKER -
These unique boomerangs come to us from Michael, a proud Bundjalung man who previously ran a boomerang factory in Kyogle for many years. Now based in Darwin, Michael returns to his Country annually—and each visit, he brings a fresh collection of handcrafted boomerangs. Once here, local Indigenous artists like John add their own touch, painting each piece with distinctive designs that reflect their cultural heritage and connection to the land.
Every boomerang is a collaboration—rooted in tradition, crafted with care, and finished with authentic Aboriginal art.
These boomerangs are all lacquered twice with a satin vanish to protect and preserve the wood and artwork.
Made with native Australian Eucalyptus timber.
Size = 48cm length, 15cm high. 6.8cm wide in the middle
