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Etching of an Aboriginal by Ernest Edwin Abbott Circa 1930 – tc288

joel — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:16:14 +0000

Ernest Edwin Abbott 1888 – 1973

A beautiful etching of an Australian Aboriginal in ceremonial dress. This etching was produced using a photograph taken by Spencer & Gillen from around 1910. In beautiful condition, an original art work acquired from the estate sale of Abbotts Grandson here in Melbourne. Framed.

Etching Dimensions: 20 x 13.5 cm or 7.9 x 5.3 inches.

Price: Australian $750.00

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Early Murray River Aboriginal Leangle Club – tc191

joel — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:05:21 +0000

Murray River, South Australia, Australia

An early Aboriginal Leangle Club. Carved from extremely hard wood in classic form, the raked beak like distal head with beautiful fiddle back on the inside of the curve. The handle decorated with a classic “rat-tail” grip below incised linear motif. All over smooth glossy patina from extensive handling. The back of the handle bears a collection number in red (42.374.5) and there is the remnants of a paper label on the front of the handle. This is a spectacular example of this style of club, in what can only be described as perfect condition. Early 19th Century, Custom mounted.

Length: 70 cm or 27 inches.
Length of Head: 27 cm or 10.6 inches

Price: Price On Application

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Queensland Aboriginal Pineapple Head Fighting Club – tc269

joel — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 03:23:45 +0000

Queensland, Australia

An ancient Aboriginal fighting club. The head carved in “pineapple” form while the shaft handle has finely fluted motif along its entirety. Ancient battle loss to the head, with an all over deep glossy dark patina. Circa 1850′s or earlier. Formerly belonging to the Richard Berry Collection Melbourne. Unmounted.

Length: 83 cm or 32.7 inches.

Price: Sold

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Aboriginal “Wandjina” Bark Painting Lily Karadada – tc277

joel — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 03:06:33 +0000

Artist: Lily Karedada, Born 1921

A beautiful bark painting by the well known Artist Lily Karadada. known for her classic depictions of Wandjina spirits. Lily is in all major Australian private and institutional collections, as well as any significant collection of Aboriginal art internationally. Though she mainly uses acrylic paint on canvas these days, here we have an earlier example painted using natural ochre pigments on eucalyptus bark. We would presume this painting to have been executed in the 1980′s, it is in fine condition, with some very minor muting of the pigments and fine but stable splits on the bark. This is common with barks of this age.

Dimensions: 65 x 38 cm or 25.6 x 15 inches.

Price: Australian $4500.00

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Northern South Australian Decorated Throwing Club – tc250

joel — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:53:47 +0000

Gammon Ranges Area, South Australia, Australia

An attractive Aboriginal throwing club. Not to be mistaken with later mission work due to the pyro-incised motif, this is the real deal. The bulbous head and shaft handle with burnt curvilinear motif, possibly a later addition. Dark glossy patina, in excellent condition. Circa 1890-1900. Unmounted.

Length: 55 cm or 21.7 inches.

Price: Australian $1000.00

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South West Queensland Decorated “Clip-Tip” Boomerang – tc251

joel — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:47:34 +0000

South West Queensland, Australia

An attractive South West Queensland decorated boomerang. The Aboriginal people of this region were known for the abstract decoration on the front surface along with the signature carved triangular ends. This is a fantastic and very old example, the motif beautifully executed, and in truly perfect condition. Unmounted. Circa 1860′s.

Length: 72 cm or 25.2 inches.

Price: Australian $2200.00

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North West Australian Aboriginal Shield – tc249

joel — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:32:49 +0000

Port Headland Area, Western Australia, Australia

A robust old Aboriginal fighting shield. Hardwood; the front in cylindrical ovoid form, with remnant ochre decoration. The solid lug handle with evidence of extensive use. Dark glossy patina, in excellent condition. circa 1880′s. Unmounted.

Length: 87 cm or 34.3 inches.

Price: Australian $1400.00

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Large Central Australian Fighting Boomerang – tc282

joel — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:26:56 +0000

Northern South Australia, Australia

A large heavy and serious fighting boomerang. The front surface with incised linear fluted motif. This would be my choice for carrying into warfare, with its dual purpose of being used as a club, but also having the ability to be thrown at your enemy. The incised decoration making it attractive as well as deadly. Circa 1850′s or earlier in excellent condition. Unmounted.

Length: 87 cm or 34.3 inches.

Price: Sold

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Queensland Aboriginal Throw Stick/Club – tc225

joel — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:19:28 +0000

Queensland, Australia

An elegant Aboriginal throw stick. Hardwood with perfectly balanced cylindrical form, tapering to sharp points at each end, making it twice as effective. Dark black glossy patina, circa 1870′s. Unmounted. Formerly belonging to the Grant Husband Collection Northern Territory

Length: 72 cm or 28.3 inches.

Price: Australian $500.00

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Ancient Rare Queensland Aboriginal Water Carrier – tc266

joel — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:14:50 +0000

Northern Queensland, Australia

An ancient Queensland Aboriginal water carrying vessel. Carved from tropical soft wood in deep stout form the outside surface still displaying remnant ochre decoration. Pierced on both tips to thread a bark fibre strap for carrying. Circa 1850′s; formerly belonging to the Richard Berry Collection Melbourne.

Dimensions: 26 x 14 cm or 10.2 x 5.5 inches.

Price: Sold

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