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Tribal — McKenzies Auctioneers

$1,955
A rare Fijian 'Tabua’ incised whale’s tooth 19th…
$1,035
A New Zealand greenstone (jade) page turner, with engraved silv…
$517
Artist unknown, Wanjina and Men with boomerangs Ochre on bark 78…
$460
Aboriginal Hardwood Shield, c1960’s La Grange Bay, Kimberl…








Auction House: McKenzies Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded: 16
Lots with images: 16
Prices available: 16
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 ***
*** A New Zealand greenstone (jade) page turner, with engraved silver mounts, length 28 cm ***
*** Artist unknown, Wanjina and Men with boomerangs Ochre on bark 78 x 42.5 cm ***
*** Aboriginal Western Desert hardwood woomera, c.1930's, incised zigzag decoration to one side, traces of red ochre, nice patina, spinifex resin handle, (lacking tip hook). Length 60 cm. Note: Owner recalls collected from Marble Bar 1950's ***
*** 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) ***
*** I) Aboriginal decorated woomera c.1970's, Kimberley region. Length 78.5 cm II) Aboriginal paddle club c.1970's, Kimberley region incised lines, diamond decoration. Length 46.5 cm ***
*** 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 ***
*** Papua New Guinea spirit mask mid 20th century, Sepik river region mounted on board 54.5 x 100 cm (frame) ***

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