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Tribal — Young's Auctions

$73,801
Combat shield. Murray River region.…
$27,120
Ancestral figure. Huon, Papua New Guinea.…
$19,210
Parrying shield. Central west Victorian.…
$13,800
Broad shield. South East Australian 19th century.…








Auction House: Young's Auctions
Number of lots recorded: 314
Lots with images: 314
Prices available: 314
Category: Tribal




Lot Description Price Image
*** Combat shield. Murray River region. Finely incised bold zig-zag lines with pipe clay, dissected by a longitudinal band with remains of ochre. Deep lug cut handle to the reverse. This shield is a fabulous piece, displaying the highest levels of craftsmansh ***
*** Ancestral figure. Huon, Papua New Guinea. Ornately carved double-sided wooden figure. Remains of red, black and white ochre decoration. 20 cm ***
*** Parrying shield. Central west Victorian. Long heavy body incised with decorative geometric lozenges, pipe clay and ochre decoration. Deep cut lug handle and heavy adze marks on the reverse. An exceptional example, seldom found in such condition. 108 cm ***
*** Broad shield. South East Australian 19th century. Concave form incized with zig zag parallel lines and smooth disecting bands. Bentwood handle ***
*** Canoe prow figurehead (Nguzunguzu). Solomon Islands. Carved figural mask face resting on hands. Incised lines and pipe clay highlights. 12 cm ***
*** Gope board. Papuan Gulf region. Stylised face with deep carved features, red, white and black colouration. The border decorated with 2 bands of arrow head incising. Nose missing. Length: 106 cm Width: 34 cm ***
*** Wunda shield. West Australian. Traditional incised zig-zag front and alternating coloured fluting. The reverse finished with deep adzed fluting. Lug handle and remains of old ochre. A 'must-have' piece for any collection. Museum quality. 75 cm long, 17.5 cm wide ***
*** Boomerang club. South east Australian. Carved handle, dark patina. 67 cm ***
*** Broadshield. Murray River region. Pipe clay and ochre, incised zig-zag quarters separated by a plain cross. 19th century ***
*** Fighting club. NSW origin. Diamond shaped head and carved handle grip. Incised on both sides with bi-linear wavy decoration and 2 spirit figures. Fine old patina, a rare piece. 69 cm ***
*** Three (3) carved animal figures. Goanna, snake and sea turtle, decorated with either pokerwork or hand painted designs. ***
*** Fighting club. South east Australian. Of bulbous phallic form. Tip and shaft with spiral pecked zig-zag decoration. A substantial club with bulbous hand-grip, no doubt wielded by a strong man! 76 cm ***
*** Fighting Boomerang. Murray-Darling region. Shallow curved shape incised with elaborate decoration. A rare item with original patina, beautiful feel and well weighted. 126 cm ***
*** Message stick. West Australian. Elongated ovoid form. Finely incised with totemic designs. 113 cm ***
*** Tapa cloth tent. Samoa. Late 19th century bark. The main body decorated with geometric patterns. The ends with a finely detailed border. A most rare and unusual item, particularly this size. 700 x 500 cm approx. ***
*** Three (3) hair combs. Pacific Islands. Woven cane and fibre with intricate design work. 24, 21, and 20 cm ***

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