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An early parrying shield, South East Australia (early…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
22-Jul-2014
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Description:
An early parrying shield, South East Australia (early nineteenth century), carved hardwood and natural pigments, 89.2 cm high. This fine and early example shows evidence of stone tooling and the intricate designs incised into the face of the shield have been carved using traditional tooling, such as a possum tooth. The reverse of the shield possesses deep patination and scalloped surfaces indicating a very early age. Provenance: Private Collection. Primitive Works of Art, Sotheby's, London, 23 June 1981. Private Collection, United States of America
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Category:
Tribal: Aboriginal - Artefacts