11 - Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art

Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art
Melbourne
-
14 October 2009
1

Artefacts and Carvings

AN EXCEPTIONAL PARRYING SHIELD

carved in hardwood, of tapering form, the triangular face decorated on both sides with engraved diamond pattern designs in eight sections with traces of old white and red pigment infill, with tapering ends and deep cut lug handle, bears old museum label with inscription 'Shield called Eelimun, Neela or Murriga', old patina overall

71.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
2

Artefacts and Carvings

A FINE EARLY FIGHTING CLUB

carved in hardwood, the striking section with fine adze markings, the shaft decorated with linear designs to the top section and roughly pecked designs at the handle, old shiny patina overall

62.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
3

Artefacts and Carvings

A FINE HARDWOOD FIGHTING BOOMERANG

19th Century of plano-convex section and crescent shape, with extensive fiddleback markings to both surfaces, old shiny patina

61.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
4

Gloria Fletcher Thancoupie

UNTITLED

hand-built stoneware with incised designs decorated with slip and oxide

24.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
5

Lofty Bardayal Nadjamerrek

NAKURRUNDIHBA 1, 2004

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

149.0 x 53.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $9,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
6

Mick Kubarkku

FEMALE LIGHTNING SPIRIT, 1976

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

86.0 x 66.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
7

Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula

WATER DREAMING AT KALIPINYA, 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on board

64.0 x 36.5 cm

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 45,000
Sold for $75,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
8

Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri

UNTITLED (DINGO CEREMONY), 1971-72

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

51.0 x 51.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
Sold for $24,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
9

Charlie Numbulmoore

A PAIR OF WANJINA, c.1970

natural earth pigments on cardboard

59.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $45,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
10

Paddy Bedford

MENDOOWOORRJI - MEDICINE POCKET, 2001

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

Private sale
11

Rammey Ramsey

CROSS ROADS IN BARLNGARNDIN COUNTRY, 2000

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on board

52.5 x 185.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $10,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
12

Rammey Ramsey

WULARRNGAYAN COUNTRY, 2000

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on board

81.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
13

Freddie Timms

MAJOR AT GROWLER GULLY, 1999

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - $15,000
Sold for $18,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
14

Kutuwulumi (Kitty Kantilla) Purawarrumpatu

UNTITLED, 2001

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

96.0 x 86.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
15

Donkeyman Lee Tjupurrula

WATI KUTJARI AT WILKINPA, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

180.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $16,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
16

Boxer Milner Tjampitjin

STURT CREEK, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 25,000
Sold for $33,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
17

Brook Andrew

SEXY AND DANGEROUS, 1996

digital image printed on duraclear, mounted on 6mm acrylic

145.0 x 95.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
Sold for $48,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
18

Clinton Nain

BLACK RAIN, 2004

bleach on fabric on canvas

93.0 x 273.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
19

Tracey Moffatt

SOMETHING MORE NO 1, 1989 (FROM THE SERIES SOMETHING MORE)

cibachrome print on Perspex

90.0 x 119.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
20

Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri

ROCK HOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

148.5 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $18,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
21

Patrick Tjungurrayi

MYILILI (NEAR JUPITER WELL), 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 153.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - $20,000
22

Ningura Napurrula

WIRRULNGA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 90.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
23

Makinti Napanangka

PEEWEE DREAMING OF LUPULNGA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 22,000
Sold for $18,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
24

Jimmy Njiminjuma

WAK WAK, 2002

natural earth pigments with PVC fixative on eucalyptus bark

165.0 x 60.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
25

John Mawurndjul

LORRKON (MARDAYIN DESIGN), 2007

natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on hollow log

140.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$14,000 - 18,000
26

Rover Thomas (Joolama)

YILLIMBIDDI COUNTRY, 1988

natural earth pigments and bush gum on canvas

100.0 x 140.0 cm

Estimate: 
$350,000 - 450,000
27

Jack Britten (Joolama)

KILLYAWANANYA, 1997

natural earth pigments on canvas

90.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
28

Lena Nyadbi

JIMBALA COUNTRY, 2001

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

119.5 x 89.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $10,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
29

George Mung Mung

WUDAL WUDAL (THE DREAMTIME WOMAN), 1990

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
30

Narritjin Maymuru

GUWAK, MARNGU AND BIYAY AT DJARRAKPI, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

40.0 x 9.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
31

Wundjuk Marika

DJANDA (GOANNAS), 1960S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

50.0 x 27.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
32

Mungurrawuy Yunipingu

CEREMONY AT GULKULA, c.1973

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

111.0 x 59.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
Sold for $7,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
33

Mawalan Marika

DJAN'KAWU AT YALANGBARA, c.1961

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

117.0 x 44.5 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
Sold for $33,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
34

Albert Namatjira

MCDONNELL RANGES, 1950

watercolour on paper

26.5 x 37.0 cm

Estimate: 
$22,000 - 28,000
Sold for $38,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
35

Otto Pareroultja

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE

watercolour on paper

27.0 x 36.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
36

Oscar Namatjira

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE

watercolour on paper

27.0 x 37.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
37

Wally Mandarrk

NAMARDEN (LIGHTNING SPIRIT), c.1973

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

92.0 x 35.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
38

Jack Madagarlgarl

NAMARRKON (THE LIGHTNING MAN), c.1984

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

114.0 x 53.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
39

Djiraminmin

LIGHTNING SPIRIT, c.1975

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

98.5 x 45.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
40

Mick Kubarkku

CROCODILE

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

170.0 x 62.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 10,000
Sold for $13,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
41

Rosella Namok

KAAPAY AND KUYAN...NOT WRONG COUPLE...'EE RIGHT, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

170.0 x 105.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
42

Regina Pilawuk Wilson

UNTITLED (FISH NET), 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

121.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
43

Harry J Wedge

ICE CREAM MAN, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

79.0 x 183.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
44

Danie Mellor

PUP, 2003

slipcast, white earthenware, glazed with polychrome abstract design

23.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
45

Danie Mellor

BIRD OF PARADISE DOG, 2002

slipcast, white earthenware, glazed

70.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,800 - 4,800
Sold for $9,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
46

Ian W Abdulla

i) WHEN MY STEP BROTHER PASSED AWAY... (ii) THAT NIGHT I GOT PISSED..., 2006

(i) When My Step Brother Passed Away..., 2006
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
91.5 x 122.0 cm
signed and dated lower right: Ian. W. Abdulla 2006
(ii) That Night I Got Pissed..., 2006
synthetic polymer paint on canvas
91.5 x 122.0 cm
signed and dated lower right: Ian. W. Abdulla 2006

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000 (2)
47

David Hall Tjangalla

WATI KUTJARA DREAMING, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.5 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,480 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
48

David Hall Tjangalla

KARADJI CLAYPAN IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

89.5 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,480 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
49

Tjemma (Freda) Napanangka

LULLAPPI, NEAR MONGKAI IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

89.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
50

Pauline Sunfly Nangala

KUNUNYURR, NEAR LAKE MACKAY, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 61.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
51

Helicopter Tjungurrayi

KARULYA SOAK IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

89.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
52

Sam Tjampitjin

JAMI JABIRU, THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

75.0 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
53

Fred Tjakamarra

YIRRABUNDA, TANAMI DESERT, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.5 x 62.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
54

Tjumpo Tjapanangka

KALUDOODI IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
55

Susie Bootja Bootja Napaltjarri

KUNINGURRA, THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

89.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
56

Muntja Nungurrayi

WADULOOMA DREAMING IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $5,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
57

Lucy Yukenbarri Napanangka

MAPPA ROCKHOLE IN THE TANAMI DESERT, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $5,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
58

Pauline Sunfly Nangala

UNTITLED, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 61.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
59

Jean Baptiste Apuatimi

UNTITLED, 1999

natural earth pigments on canvas

125.0 x 125.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,500 - 7,500
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
60

Matthew Freddy Puruntatameri

PURUKAPALI

natural earth pigments on ironwood

100.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
61

Artist Unknown

A TIWI CEREMONIAL DANCE WAND

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

90.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
62

Freda Warlapinni

PWOJA-PUKAMANI BODY PAINTING, 2003

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

122.0 x 48.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
63

Kutuwulumi (Kitty Kantilla) Purawarrumpatu

JILAMARA, 1999

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on paper

76.0 x 57.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $9,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
64

Kutuwulumi (Kitty Kantilla) Purawarrumpatu

JILAMARA, 1999

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on paper

76.0 x 57.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $5,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
65

Kutuwulumi (Kitty Kantilla) Purawarrumpatu

UNTITLED NO.2, 2001

hard-ground etching, printed from one copper plate

32.5 x 63.5 cm (plate), 56.0 x 75.0 cm (paper)

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
66

Artefacts and Carvings

A PAIR OF TIWI ISLANDS ARTEFACTS

(i) A Bark Basket, 1970s
53.0 cm height
(ii) A Mourning Band, 1960s
28.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500 (2)
Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
67

Kutuwulumi (Kitty Kantilla) Purawarrumpatu

JILAMARA, 1997

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

59.0 x 84.0 cm

Estimate: 
$14,000 - 18,000
Sold for $14,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
68

Artist Unknown

SACRED TREES, 1950S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

35.5 x 32.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
69

Nandabitta

UNTITLED

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

51.5 x 35.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,500
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
70

Nandabitta

HUNTING STORY

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

61.0 x 40.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
71

Naminapu Maymuru-White

MILNIYAWUY, 2006

natural earth pigments with PVC fixative on hollow log

225.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 5,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
72

Gulumbu Yunupingu

GAN'YU

natural earth pigments with PVC fixative on hollow log

233.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $15,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
73

George Tjungurrayi

MARRAPINTI, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
74

Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa

UNTITLED, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 90.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
75

Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa

TWO KUNIYA (PYTHONS), 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

137.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
76

George Tjungurrayi

KIRRIMALUNYA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 244.0 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 - 80,000
77

Freddie Timms

WENEBE SPRING, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
78

Freddie Timms

LAKE ARGYLE, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

101.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - $8,000
79

Rammey Ramsey

UNTITLED, 2007

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 25,000
80

Tommy Carroll

UNTITLED, 2004

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

90.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
81

Billy Thomas (Joongoorra)

UNTITLED, 1998

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

45.0 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,000
82

Billy Duncan

UNTITLED

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

60.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
83

Rusty Peters

JUNGURA AND JAMBIN, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm each, 150.0 x 360.0 cm overall

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 25,000 (2)
84

Artefacts and Carvings

AN EARLY PEARL SHELL PENDANT

Riji and Jakoli, incised with traditional designs and pierced at the top for attachment, in-filled with natural earth pigments

16.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
85

Artefacts and Carvings

A PEARL SHELL PENDANT

Riji and Jakoli, incised with traditional water design, in-filled with natural earth pigments, pieced at the top for attachment

22.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
86

Butcher Joe Nangan

AN ENGRAVED PEARL SHELL

in-filled with natural earth pigments

19.5 x 23.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
87

Artefacts and Carvings

AN EARLY ENGRAVED PEARL SHELL PENDANT

Riji and Jakoli, incised with traditional designs, attached to a dyed string belt

11.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
88

Waigan Djanghara

WANJINA, 1970S

natural earth pigment on shaped softwood

26.5 x 18.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,400 - 1,800
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
89

Lily Karedada

WANJINA

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

80.0 x 38.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
90

Wattie Karrawara

WANJINA, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

83.5 x 30.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
91

Owen Yalandja

YAWK YAWK, 2004

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

217.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $5,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
92

Naminapu Maymuru

(i) FEMALE FIGURE NATURAL EARTH PIGMENTS ON CARVED AND SHAPED SOFT WOOD (ii) MALE FIGURE NATURAL EARTH PIGMENTS ON CARVED AND SHAPED SOFTWOOD

(i) Female Figure natural earth pigments on carved and shaped soft wood
70.0 cm height
(ii) Male Figure natural earth pigments on carved and shaped softwood
63.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,000 (2)
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
93

Baku Ray

LORRKON, c.1950

natural earth pigments on hollow log

66.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
94

Nyalalkaya

A CEREMONIAL DANCE WAND

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

99.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$400 - 600
Sold for $576 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
95

Artefacts and Carvings

A PADDLE CLUB

carved wood and decorated with natural earth pigments

119.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,000
Sold for $720 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
96

Ronnie Djanbardi

LORRKON

natural earth pigments on hollow log

175.5 cm height (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,800 - 4,800
97

Dorothy Napangardi Robinson

KARNTAKURLANGU, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 12,000
98

Kathleen Petyarre

MOUNTAIN DEVIL DREAMING, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on linen

128.5 x 94.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 24,000
Sold for $19,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
99

Ampilawatja Collaborative

AMPILATWATJA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

206.5 x 346.5 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
100

Ray James Tjangala

ROCKHOLE AND SOAKAGE WATER SITE OF TJUNTULPUL, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $9,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
101

Kanya Tjapangati

BODY PAINT DESIGNS AT THE ROCKHOLE SITE OF KIRRITJINA, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 106.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
102

Joseph Jurra Tjapaltjarri

TIMALNJA, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

123.0 x 137.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
103

Anatjari Tjampitjinpa

TINGARI DREAMING, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
104

Simon Tjakamarra

KULKUTTA, 1987

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
105

Willy Tjungurrayi

UNTITLED (TINGARI), 1981

synthetic polymer paint on linen

188.0 x 155.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $15,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
106

Nola Campbell

UNTITLED, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

101.0 x 101.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
107

Tiger Palpatja

UNTITLED, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

101.5 x 101.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
108

Janie Ward

NGIYARI TJUNKURRPA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 102.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
109

Alice Nampitjinpa

UNTITLED, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
110

Ngipi Ward

KARRATJITI, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 101.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
111

Donald Moko

GUNDI GUNDI

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

167.5 x 111.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
112

Weaver Jack

LUNGARUNG, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

166.5 x 110.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $9,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
113

Tjunkiya Napaltjarri

UMARI, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 106.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
114

Eileen Napaltjarri

ROCKHOLE AND SOAKAGE WATER SITE OF TJITURRULPA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 107.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
115

Walangkura Jackson Napanangka

UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 46.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 2,000
Sold for $1,680 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
116

Naata Nungurrayi

MARRAPINTI, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
117

Makinti Napanangka

UNTITLED

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.5 x 46.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,000
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
118

Makinti Napanangka

KUNGKA KUTJARRA (TWO WOMEN), 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

56.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800 - 2,500
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
119

Walangkura Napanangka

WIRRULNGA, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

107.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
120

Attributed to George Djakurrnga

(i) UNTITLED NATURAL EARTH PIGMENTS ON EUCALYPTUS BARK (ii) UNTITLED NATURAL EARTH PIGMENTS ON EUCALYPTUS BARK

(i) 68.0 x 26.0 cm (irregular)
(ii) 50.0 x 18.0 cm (irregular)
inscribed verso: artist's name, tribe and story on Oenpelli label, along with cat. JL83 / OE01 / TPOH

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
121

Jimmy Galereya

DANCING MIMIHS

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

76.0 x 40.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
122

England Bangala

JIJAPURN, 1994

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

158.0 x 48.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $2,280 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
123

Ivan Namirrkki

KUBOWALME SITE, 2006

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

166.5 x 48.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$14,000 - 18,000
124

Mick Kubarkku

NGARD - THE SHORT NECKED FRESHWATER TORTOISE, c.1970

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

56.5 x 38.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
125

Artist Unknown

Totemic Turtle, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

55.0 x 31.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 2,000
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
126

Andrew Manakali

NGARDEWO (TURTLE), 1960S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

56.5 x 48.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $4,000
127

Namerredje Gumala

MALE AND FEMALE MIMIH DANCING, 1970S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

51.5 x 23.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
128

Mick Kubarkku

DIBDIB SPIRIT, 1998

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

111.0 x 40.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
129

Artist Unknown

ECHIDNA, c.1950

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

31.5 x 52.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
130

Jambalula

UNTITLED

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

29.0 x 77.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
131

Jambalula

FISHING SCENE, 1950S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

55.5 x 88.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $1,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
132

Jimmy Midjaw Midjaw (Mijau Mijau)

MIMIH SPIRIT AND RANGA, 1958

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

72.0 x 34.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
133

Jimmy Midjaw Midjaw (Mijau Mijau)

DANCING MIMIHS, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

64.0 x 22.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
134

Sally Gabori

DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.0 x 101.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $7,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
135

Sally Gabori

DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
136

Fiona Omeenyo

WE ARE ONE, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

86.0 x 128.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
137

Fiona Omeenyo

BIG FAMILY, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

190.0 x 329.0 cm

Estimate: 
$16,000 - 20,000
138

Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri

UNTITLED

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
Sold for $9,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
139

Bill Whiskey Tjapaltjarri

UNTITLED

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 46.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
140

Lilly Kelly Napangardi

SANDHILLS, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 151.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $9,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
141

George Tjungurrayi

MAMULTJULKULNGA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

181.5 x 243.5 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 - 80,000
142

Joseph Jurra Tjapaltjarri

ROCKHOLE SITE OF TARKUL, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
143

George Ward Tjungurrayi

NYUMPU, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.5 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
144

George Tjungurrayi

TJUNKIMUNTA, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
145

Charlie Tjapangati

KIPARITJARRA, A ROCKHOLE SITE IN SANDHILL COUNTRY, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
146

Warlimpirringa Tjapaltjarri

WILKINKARRA (LAKE MACKAY), 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

107.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
147

Warlimpirringa Tjapaltjarri

MAMULTJULKULNGA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
148

Margaret Turner Petyarre

BUSH PLUM, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 183.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
149

Kathleen Petyarre

MY COUNTRY - AFTER HAILSTORM, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

167.5 x 168.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $19,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
150

Kathleen Petyarre

MOUNTAIN DEVIL LIZARD DREAMING - HAILSTORM, 2007/08

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 244.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 70,000
151

Nyutjangka Roma Butler

WALPA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.0 x 95.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
152

Jimmy Baker

WANAMPI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

118.5 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
153

Maringka Baker

KALAYA TJUKURPA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

93.0 x 129.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 10,000
154

Kathleen Paddoon Napanangka

NAKARRA NAKARRA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $5,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
155

Sam Tjampitjin

TJAPARKARDAKARDA, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.0 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
156

Boxer Milner Tjampitjin

PURKITJI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.5 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
157

Boxer Milner Tjampitjin

PURKITJI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
Sold for $7,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
158

Boxer Milner Tjampitjin

(i) PURKITJI, c.2005 (ii) PURKITJI c.2005

(i) synthetic polymer paint on paper
63.0 x 50.0 cm
(ii) synthetic polymer paint on paper
63.0 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000 (2)
159

Janangoo Butcher Cherel

SEEDS FALLING DOWN LIKE RAIN, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on paper

38.0 x 56.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
160

Janangoo Butcher Cherel

CEREMONY, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on paper

38.0 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
161

Wakartu Cory Surprise

MIMBI, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

119.0 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
162

Nyilpirr Spider Snell

PUJA JIWARI, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

119.5 x 89.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
163

Netta Loogatha

OLD SHARK'S COUNTRY - MY GRANDFATHER, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

101.5 x 152.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
164

Netta Loogatha

BEHIND WHITE CLIFF, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

121.5 x 137.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
165

Sally Gabori

MULLET AND BLUEFISH

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

211.5 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
166

Abie Loy Kemmare

BUSH LEAVES, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

137.5 x 137.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
167

Gloria Tamerre Petyarre

BUSH MEDICINE LEAVES, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

137.5 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - $7,000
Sold for $5,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
168

Abie Loy Kemmare

BUSH MEDICINE, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.5 x 61.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 10,000
169

Gloria Tamerre Petyarre

UNTITLED

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

239.5 x 59.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
170

Ross Davis

HONEY ANT DREAMING, 1971

synthetic polymer poster paint and PVA on composition board

54.0 x 9.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
171

Old Walter Tjampitjinpa

UNTITLED (WILERATA) 1977

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

60.5 x 44.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
172

John Tjakamarra

KAAKARATINTJA (LAKE MACDONALD), 1987

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
173

Charlie Ward

TRAVELS FROM WIRRINTJUNU TO PINARINYA, 1987

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
174

Ignatia Djangharra

(i) WANJINA, 1980S (ii) WANJINA, 1980s (iii) WANJINA, 1980s (iv) WANJINA, 1980s

(i) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
50.0 x 22.0 cm
(ii) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
51.0 x 21.0 cm
(iii) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
40.5 x 23.5 cm
(iv) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
38.0 x 22.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000 (4)
Sold for $7,500 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
175

Ignatia Djanhara

(i) WANJINA (ii) WANJINA

(i) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
55.0 x 27.0 cm
inscribed verso: artist's name and cat. P5577-IRT / ITT
(ii) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
37.5 x 15.5 cm
inscribed verso: artist's name: IGNATHIA / IGNEWSHA [sic] and cat. P4249/HEE

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200 (2)
Sold for $2,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
176

Artist Unknown

BUSHFIRE STORY WOOMERA, 1965

natural earth pigments on softwood

89.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
177

Mithinari Gurruwiwi

UNTITLED (FILE SNAKES), 1962

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

96.0 x 40.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
178

Burrunday

BIRRKULDA CEREMONIAL FIGURES, c.1963

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

101.0 x 39.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
179

Artist Unknown

A PAIR OF RANNGA (MORNING STAR) POSTS

natural earth pigments, feathers and string on carved softwood

132.0 cm and 101.0 cm heights

Estimate: 
$3,800 - 4,500 (2)
180

Terry Yumbulul

DHUKUN UNION OF BOTH KINGDOMS OF THE YIRRITJA MOIETY, 2006

a sceptre of natural earth pigments on cypress wood with string and feathers

180.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
181

Terry Yumbulul

MORNING STAR POLE WITH YAM LEAF DECORATIONS, 2007

natural earth pigments on wood with string and feathers

160.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
182

Desmond Pascoe

LORRKON (MARDAYIN DESIGN), 2006

natural earth pigments with PVC fixative on hollow log

220.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
183

Jimmy Ngalakurn

LORRKON (MARDAYIN DESIGN), 2005

natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on hollow log

267.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
184

Artist Unknown

FISH TRAP

woven fibres

233.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
185

John Mawurndjul

LORRKON (MARDAYIN DESIGN), 2007

natural earth pigments with PVC fixative on stringybark log

139.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,500 - 6,500
Sold for $5,520 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
186

Oceanic Artefacts

A WOVEN PRAWN TRAP

lawyer cane and reed grass

100.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$700 - 1,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
187

Oceanic Artefacts

A PAPUAN GULF ANCESTOR GOPE

carved in relief with natural earth pigments

120.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$600 - 800
Sold for $720 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
188

Oceanic Artefacts

LARGE MINJA FIGURE

natural earth pigments on carved wood

180.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
189

Oceanic Artefacts

A PAPUAN GULF ANCESTOR GOPE

extensively carved wood with red and white pigments applied throughout

157.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
190

Oceanic Artefacts

AVIAN ANCESTRAL MASK

as this is from an extremely remote area in Papua New Guinea not a lot is known about this striking mask. It is thought to represent an avian ancestral spirit

45.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 2,000
Sold for $3,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
191

Oceanic Artefacts

SMALL HUNTING CHARM MASK

pierced in the back for attaching to a small hunting magic bag, pierced ears, septum and beard for decorative attachments, mother of pearl eyes, bush twine and cowrie shell ear adornments and painted in red trade paint

31.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$400 - 600
Sold for $1,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
192

Oceanic Artefacts

BOIKEN DANCE MASK

a variation of the Brag Mask, with the nose curving down instead of straight out, painted for ceremony with red and black earth pigments. Scooped surface to the rear of the mask and original bite stick still attached. The perimeter pierced overall for attachments with evidence of ceremonial use. Probably attached to the Tumbuan costume for a ceremony that takes place every ten to fifteen years.

61.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 2,000
Sold for $840 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
193

Oceanic Artefacts

A PAIR OF COASTAL MASKS

(i) A Sepik Mask from Passam No. 1 village with red, white and black painted decoration and beak like nose, c.1970s
synthetic polymer paint and enamel on carved wood
60.0 length

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500 (2)
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
194

Oceanic Artefacts

A LORR MASK

the Tolai “Lorr” Mask is carved from light wood with bright trade pigments and a coconut fibre headdress

34.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,500
Sold for $1,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
195

Oceanic Artefacts

A GROUP OF THREE FIJIAN THROWING CLUBS (ULA)

two with finely carved heads, one with bulbous rootstock head, all with incised pattern to hand grip, old patina

28.0 cm, 30.0 cm and 32.0 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000 (3)
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
196

Oceanic Artefacts

A JANUS HEAD WAR CLUB

93.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$700 - 1,000
197

Oceanic Artefacts

A NEW HEBRIDES CLUB

117.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500
198

Oceanic Artefacts

A PADDLE CLUB

of elegant tapering form, the paddle shaped head with a thin finely carved longitudinal ridge line on each side

116.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
199

Oceanic Artefacts

A WHALE BONE HARPOON

47.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
200

Oceanic Artefacts

A MAORI PATU

ceremonial hand club, made of light wood and carved overall, the handle features a male and female tiki figures embracing in the act of copulation. The end of the handle has a mask with protruding tongue, some old damage to the feet of the male figure, shell insets missing from the handle and other small dents accumulated over time. The subject matter shows complete disregard for the missionary mind set that neuters most figures carved at this time.

35.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
201

Oceanic Artefacts

A CANOE PRAU ORNAMENT NGUZU NGUZU

finely carved in the form of a human face, carved pieces of pearl shell inlaid for eyes, and in patterns surrounding the eyes, on the cheeks and chin area, and in a circular pattern on the elongated ears. The arms are bent with a post supporting the chin, the open mouth showing bared teeth, the nose pierced with a large tooth, possibly canine. The forehead is bound with plaited fibre under which is human hair. Pierced on the reverse for attachment and old patina overall.

32.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
202

Oceanic Artefacts

A FLY WHISK

the shaft carved with incised designs at the bulbous handle, adorned with a coconut fibre tail

68.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$750 - 1,000
203

Oceanic Artefacts

A PAIR OF THROWING CLUBS (ULA)

with bulbous rootstock heads and incised pattern to handgrip

40.0 cm and 45.0 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,500 (2)
Sold for $1,680 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
204

Oceanic Artefacts

A PAIR OF FIJIAN FIGHTING CLUBS

(i) A Gunstock Club, Kiakavo
carved from hardwood, with slightly flared head with roughened panel, with long curved spur above and dark glossy patina overall
89.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,800 - 2,600 (2)
205

Oceanic Artefacts

A FINE CEREMONIAL PADDLE

intricately incised overall, the leaf shaped blade, carved with chevron designs, the circular shaft similarly decorated with a scalloped band at centre, the bulbous handle carved with a ring of ten faces, old dark patina overall

92.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
206

Oceanic Artefacts

A LARGE WOODEN BOWL

carved from hardwood, the deep cut bowl topped by an anthropomorphic head, shiny patina

91.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
207

Oceanic Artefacts

A GOURD WITH STOPPER

the gourd with intricately woven sheath and carved stopper in the representation of a Janus figure

32.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
208

Oceanic Artefacts

A PAIR OF ANCESTOR FIGURES

carved in ironwood, one figure cross legged, the other sitting

38.0 cm and 40.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,800 - 2,200 (2)
209

Oceanic Artefacts

A PAIR OF LARGE MASSIM PADDLES

of elegant form, the leaf like paddle section with and simple curvilinear designs with traces of lime infill, the gently tapering shaft terminating in carved handle with engraved curvilinear designs, old patina

222.0 cm and 205.0 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$600 - 800 (2)
Sold for $1,020 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
210

Oceanic Artefacts

A PAIR OF MASSIM PADDLES

both of typical form, with elegant leaf like paddle section, one with fine raised longitudinal ridge terminating with a boss end and simple curvilinear designs, the other undecorated, old patina

155.0 cm and 142.0 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$500 - 700 (2)
211

Oceanic Artefacts

A GROUP OF THREE EARLY MASSIM PADDLES

all with finely carved handles and top of paddle section

246.5 cm, 212.0 cm and 210.0 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000 (3)
212

Oceanic Artefacts

MIDDLE SEPIK FIGURE

balsa wood carving of a female figure with a hornbill

51.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$200 - 300
Sold for $240 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
213

Oceanic Artefacts

AN OLD AND LARGE ORATOR'S STOOL

carved hardwood with akimbomale figure supporting seat

78.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 9,000
214

Oceanic Artefacts

A LARGE SEPIK RIVER CEREMONIAL POLE

intricately carved and decorated with bands of totemic figures and birds

265.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
215

Oceanic Artefacts

A LONG NOSED DANCE MASK

45.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
216

Oceanic Artefacts

A RAMU RIVER FLUTE MASK

carved from hardwood, with opposing incurved hooks, the nose pierced. Traces of white and red pigment and old wear, smooth patina from handling, an old collection label to the reverse

50.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$500 - 800
Sold for $1,140 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
217

Oceanic Artefacts

A SMALL NEW GUINEA CERAMIC HEAD

the face decorated with natural earth pigments and the back incised with traditional designs and in-filled with natural earth pigments

24.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
218

Oceanic Artefacts

AN ABELAM MALE ANCESTOR FIGURE

figure bearing hornbill on head, natural earth pigments on carved softwood

125.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
219

Oceanic Artefacts

AN ABELAM ANCESTOR FIGURE OF A YOUNG MALE

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

105.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
220

Oceanic Artefacts

A HUNSTEIN MOUNTAINS HOOK FIGURE, GARRA

carved with opposing hooks, the centre with a stylised face, decorated with natural earth pigments

87.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 2,000
Sold for $840 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
221

Oceanic Artefacts

WEST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE SHIELD

of rectangular form, the three logs linked by four split cane strings, overall incised decoration of spirals and bands; black, red and white pigment, deep cut loop handle

133.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
222

Artefacts and Carvings

A PAIR OF SMALL COOLAMONS

both with incised linear adze markings and old shiny patina

38.0 cm and 40.0 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$2,200 - 2,800 (2)
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
223

Artefacts and Carvings

A GROUP OF THREE PINEAPPLE CLUBS

two of typical design with tapering shafts, the striking section with incised grid design, one with notched grip, the third club with bulbous striking section decorated with rough carved grid design and notched handle grip, old patina

72.0 cm, 68.0 cm, 66.0 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000 (3)
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
224

Artefacts and Carvings

A PAIR OF SMALL SPEARTHROWERS

both of elegant leaf like form, the first with resin handle and peg attached by sinew and spinifex resin, the second missing peg and old repair to body, both with old shiny patina

51.0 cm and 52.5 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000 (2)
225

Artefacts and Carvings

THREE HARDWOOD BOOMERANGS

of elegant design with old shiny patina

50.0 cm, 53.0 cm and 55.0 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000 (3)
Sold for $1,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
226

Artefacts and Carvings

A WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BOOMERANG

of plano-convex section, the entire surface replete with adze markings and decorated on both sides with bands of white pigment

66.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$900 - 1,200
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
227

Artefacts and Carvings

A BOOMERANG

of convex section, the front decorated with criss-cross and linked elongated ovoid patterns with a central band of horizontal striations, the reverse with fine engraved lines, old patina overall

73.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
228

Artefacts and Carvings

A LARGE AND FINELY INCISED BOOMERANG

of bi-convex section, the front decorated with intricately incised traditional designs, the reverse with longitudinal fluting, old patina overall

103.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
229

Artefacts and Carvings

A FINE EARLY SPEARTHROWER

of elongated leaf like form, the front incised with fine linear zig-zag designs, the reverse with delicate adze markings and two incised lines, old patina overall

53.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
230

Artefacts and Carvings

A SPEARTHROWER

of leaf like form, tapering to a knob handle at the base encrusted with spinifex resin, a wooden peg attached at the top with spinifex resin and sinew, the front decorated with linear zig-zag design and indentations, the reverse with adze makings, old repair to the top and old patina

73.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
231

Artefacts and Carvings

A SPEARTHROWER

of elongated leaf like form, tapering to a knob handle at the base encrusted with spinifex resin, the wooden peg attached at the top with sinew, the front decorated with traditional linear designs, the reverse with rough adze makings, old patina

64.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,100 - 1,300
232

Artefacts and Carvings

AN EARLY WUNDA SHIELD

carved in hardwood of elongated ovoid form, the front engraved with broadly fluted zig-zag design, in-filled with alternating bands of pink and orange synthetic pigment, pierced to the upper right for bush repair, the reverse with fluted linear design and decorated with four bands of pink and orange pigment, loop handle

55.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
233

Artefacts and Carvings

AN UNUSUALLY LARGE WUNDA SHIELD

carved in hardwood, of elongated ovoid form, the front engraved with broadly fluted zig-zag designs, infilled with alternating bands of red and white natural pigments, the back decorated with longitudinal fluting and well worn carved loop handle, aged patina overall

90.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
234

Artefacts and Carvings

AN EARLY WUNDA SHIELD

carved in hardwood, of elongated ovoid form, the front engraved with broadly fluted zig-zag designs, infilled with alternating bands of red and white natural pigments, the back undecorated, with carved loop handle

61.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
235

Artefacts and Carvings

A FINE EARLY COOLAMON (PITCHI)

unusually large, of ovoid form with fluted designs to the interior and exterior, applied red ochre pigments throughout

67.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
236

Artefacts and Carvings

A COLLECTION OF FIVE ARTEFACTS

comprising a parrying shield and four clubs, all unadorned with old patina

varying sizes

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000 (5)
237

Artefacts and Carvings

A LARGE SWORD CLUB

carved from hardwood of bi-convex section and elongated tapering form terminating in a bulbous handle, traces of circular designs in dark pigment to both sides

108.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,400 - 1,800
238

Artefacts and Carvings

A FIGHTING STICK

carved from hardwood, of circular section and elongated form tapering gently at both ends, the hand grip distinguished by pecked spiral designs, dark shiny patina overall

105.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$400 - 600
239

Artefacts and Carvings

A BARDI SHIELD

the front decorated with traditional geometric designs in-filled with red and yellow natural earth pigments

56.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
240

Artefacts and Carvings

AN EARLY FINE SHIELD

of elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with broad vertical fluting and decorated with red ochre and thin horizontal bands of white ochre, the reverse with vertical fluting and deep cut well worn handle, old shiny patina overall

73.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
241

Artefacts and Carvings

AN EARLY GULMARI SHIELD

carved from hardwood, undecorated with deep cut lug handle, the handle showing evidence of wear, old patina

70.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
242

Ningie Nangala

UNTITLED, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

89.5 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
243

Mick Gill Tjakamarra

NUNJUN IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

74.5 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 2,000
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
244

Ningie Nangala

RILYEE ROCKHOLE IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

89.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
245

Michael Mutji Tjangala

TJUNBUNDJA, CANNING STOCK ROUTE, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.0 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 2,000
Sold for $840 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
246

Dominic Martin Tjupurrula

KURRPIRRA IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

90.5 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
247

Mati Mudjidell Napanangka

UNTITLED, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

99.5 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
248

Ivy Robertson Napanangka

NUNDALARRA, EAST OF YAGGA YAGGA IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,000
249

Richard Tax Tjupurrula

DJABBIA KUTJARA IN THE GREAT SANDY DESERT, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.5 x 61.5 cm

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,000
250

Bertha Kalion Nuperulla

BINDBILYI, EN ROUTE TO YAGGA YAGGA, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

89.5 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,000
251

Sam Tjampitjin

DJALLAL, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

78.0 x 29.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $1,020 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
252

Fred Tjakamarra

LAPPI LAPPI, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

74.5 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
253

Sam Tjampitjin

UNTITLED, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

100.0 x 74.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $3,720 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
254

Arnulf Ebatarinja

GLEN HELEN

watercolour on board

34.0 x 51.0 cm

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
255

Billy Benn

HARTS RANGE, 2002

watercolour on foamcore board

22.5 x 35.0 cm

Estimate: 
$600 - 800
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
256

George Yapa Tjangala

TRAVELS OF TWO WOMEN TO THE SITE OF MULYARAYURRU, 1988

synthetic polymer paint on linen

140.5 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
257

George Tjapanangka

TWO MEN AT WALLATU, 1987

synthetic polymer paint on linen

136.5 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
258

Artist Unknown

WEST WIND

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

60.0 x 34.0 cm (irregular) possibly Jabarrgwa (Kneepad) Warrabadalumba

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
259

Artefacts and Carvings

A SMALL COOLAMON

decorated with totemic marine creatures natural earth pigments on shaped hardwood

31.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$500 - 700
Sold for $720 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
260

Artefacts and Carvings

A MINIATURE CANOE AND PADDLE

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

48.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$600 - 800
Sold for $600 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
261

Indji

SACRED TREE, 1960s

natural earth pigments and bush resin on eucalyptus bark

24.0 x 55.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 4,000
262

Lipundja Gupapuyngu

THE WATERHOLE

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

70.0 x 50.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,800 - 2,500
Sold for $2,280 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
263

Artist Unknown

A PAIR OF MILINGIMBI BARK PAINTINGS

(i) Untitled, c.1960
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
44.0 x 36.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500 (2)
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
264

Narritjin Maymuru

OPOSSUM STORY, 1960s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

52.5 x 30.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,600 - 2,000
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
265

Oceanic Artefacts

MIDDLE SEPIK CANOE SHIELD MASK

48.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$300 - 400
266

Oceanic Artefacts

ABELAM WOOD YAM MASK DECORATION

carved wood with extensive red, white and black pigments applied throughout

26.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$300 - 400
Sold for $504 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
267

Oceanic Artefacts

MAPRIK YAM MASK

carved wood

34.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$300 - 400
Sold for $552 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
268

Oceanic Artefacts

A RAMU RIVER SPIRIT MASK

cassowary feathers and carved wood

35.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$500 - 800
Sold for $552 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
269

Oceanic Artefacts

COASTAL SEPIK MASK

of elongated ovoid form, long beaknose and carved topknot, remnants of brown pigment throughout

53.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$400 - 600
Sold for $528 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
270

Oceanic Artefacts

TORRICELLI MOUNTAINS MASK

carved wood with bulbous eyes at the centre point, crested beak nose with remnants of white and brown pigment

49.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$400 - 600
Sold for $456 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
271

Artefacts and Carvings

A COLLECTION OF SPEARTHROWERS

all six carved from hardwood, four of elongated leaf like form, most with pegs and resin handles, one with remnants of bi-valve handle

varying sizes

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500 (6)
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
272

Artefacts and Carvings

A PAIR OF SPEARTHROWERS

(i) fine old hardwood of elongated leaf like form with resin handle and peg attached by sinew and spinifex resin old shiny patina
60.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200 (2)
273

Artefacts and Carvings

THREE THROWING CLUBS

of typical form, all with fine vertical striations and notched grips, old shiny patina overall

61.0 cm; 58.0 cm; 57.0 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 2,000(3)
274

Artefacts and Carvings

A LARGE THROWING CLUB

of typical form, with fine vertical striations, tapering from the hitting section to roughened hand grip, old shiny patina overall

77.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,200
275

Artefacts and Carvings

A GROUP OF QUEENSLAND ARTEFACTS

(i) A Parrying Shield carved hardwood
49.0 cm height
(ii) A Throwing Stick carved hardwood
65.0 cm length
(iii) A Throwing Boomerang of bi-convex section, both sides decorated with incised zig-zag design infilled with red ochre
61.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000 (3)
276

Artefacts and Carvings

A COLLECTION OF FIFTEEN SPEARS

of typical form carved from hardwood

varying sizes

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500 (15)
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne
277

Artefacts and Carvings

A COLLECTION OF SIX SPEARS

all of carved hardwood, four of which are decorated in enamel and synthetic polymer paint

varying sizes

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500 (6)
Sold for $2,280 (inc. BP) in Auction 11 - 14 October 2009, Melbourne