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Tribal — McKenzies Auctioneers

$1,955
A rare Fijian 'Tabua’ incised whale’s tooth 19th…
$517
Artist unknown, Wanjina and Men with boomerangs Ochre on bark 78…
$460
An Aboriginal Western Desert Hardwood Shield, c1960’s Kimb…
$460
Aboriginal Hardwood Shield, c1960’s La Grange Bay, Kimberl…








Auction House: McKenzies Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded: 14
Lots with images: 14
Prices available: 14
Category: Tribal




Lot Description Price Image
*** A rare Fijian 'Tabua’ incised whale’s tooth 19th century a Fijian tabua is a sperm whale tooth neck ornament attached to a looped sinnet fibre chain (Magimagi), they were a highly prized and valuable possession and were given as gifts for atonement or as a token of esteem and were important as negotiables between rival chiefs. Tooth. Length 21 cm neck chain 48 cm ***
*** Artist unknown, Wanjina and Men with boomerangs Ochre on bark 78 x 42.5 cm ***
*** West Australian Aboriginal shield c.1960’s, north West, Kimberley Region carved desert hardwood with zig-zag lines to front, fluted and diagonal lines to verso. Length 85.5 cm. Width 18.5 cm ***
*** An Aboriginal Western Desert Hardwood Shield, c1960’s Kimberley Region, incised decoration to both sides Length: 71 cm ***
*** Aboriginal Hardwood Shield, c1960’s La Grange Bay, Kimberley Region, incised interlocking decoration to one side Length: 79 cm ***
*** Fijian ‘Ula’ throwing club late 19th century. Length 38 cm ***
*** A Set of 3 Bactrian Bronze Weapon Heads, a Spear End and 2 Axe Heads, c.1,000BC (Modern day Afghanistan) ***
*** New Guinea Kina shell necklace early 1910’s-1930, Southern Highlands width 19 cm ***
*** Artist unknown, (Northern Territory c.1970) tree with birds natural ochres and binder on bark 72.5 x 41.5 cm ***
*** Aboriginal Desert Hardwood Ceremonial Dance, spears, c1960’s Kimberley Region, carved decoration, painted ochres Lengths: 127 cm and 143.5 cm ***
*** West Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, c.1940’s, north West, Kimberley Region, incised decoration, painted ochre front. Length 66.5 cm (Af) ***
*** Aboriginal Coolamon 'Food Carrier’ mid 20th century, Central Australia, Aranda Tribe carved fluted lines, with painted red ochre length 70.5 cm. Width 24 cm ***
*** Pair Aboriginal woven Dilly bags mid 20th century, central Northern Australia woven natural fibre, painted ochre. Length 60 cm (approx). Note Dilly bags are generally woven from the fibres of the plant species of the Pandanus genus, they were used for a variety of food transportation and general preparation. ***
*** Aboriginal Desert Hardwood Boomerang, and Woomera, c1960’s Kimberley Region, woomera incised zigzag decoration; length: 60 cm, boomerang, fluted lines decoration, painted ochre Length: 67 cm ***

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