Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art - 24 March 2010 | Melbourne
Lot 255
Oceanic Artefacts
Vanuatu
A PAIR OF DANCE CLUBS
incised hardwood; the first with domed star head, tapering shaft to stamped disc handle with floral motifs and old break. The second with axe-like head, linear decoration, tapering shaft to rounded handle, old patina overall
91.5 cm and 93.0 cm length
Estimate:
$600 - 700 (2)
Lot sold: $1,080 (inc. BP)
Lot Details
Description
Oceanic Artefacts
Vanuatu
A PAIR OF DANCE CLUBS
incised hardwood; the first with domed star head, tapering shaft to stamped disc handle with floral motifs and old break. The second with axe-like head, linear decoration, tapering shaft to rounded handle, old patina overall
91.5 cm and 93.0 cm length
Provenance
The Richard Berry Collection, Melbourne (i)
Young’s Auctions, Melbourne, 29 March 2009, lot 217 (i)
Private collection, Melbourne