Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art - 24 March 2010 | Melbourne
Lot 150
Artefacts And Carvings
Western Arnhem Land
A FIGHTING CLUB
carved hardwood, bi-convex section with
paddle shaped blade replete with adze
markings, tapering to a fishtail shaped grip
section, bound with bush string showing
traces of resin and natural yellow pigment
126.5 cm length
Estimate:
$1,800 - 2,500
Lot sold: $840 (inc. BP)
Lot Details
Description
Artefacts And Carvings
Western Arnhem Land
A FIGHTING CLUB
carved hardwood, bi-convex section with
paddle shaped blade replete with adze
markings, tapering to a fishtail shaped grip
section, bound with bush string showing
traces of resin and natural yellow pigment
126.5 cm length
Provenance
Private collection, Melbourne