For the aboriginal people in Australia, it is a symbol of cultural endurance and a tangible link to their long presence on this world. The Australian aboriginal people are one of the oldest human cultures with over 40,000 years of presence.

The boomerang emerges in Aboriginal creation mythology, and is considered as old as the land. Aboriginal creation myths recount how the Ancestors formed the landscape of Australia.

Larger, heavier boomerangs are used by inland and desert people; lighter boomerangs are thrown by coastal and high-country people.

The vast majority of boomerangs are of the non-returning variety. Utilised for hunting, fishing, fighting, and accessory for dancing and music rituals.