Artefacts And Carvings
(born 1920)
A PAIR OF BULBOUS HEADED THROWING CLUBS
carved in hardwood, the first with bi-conial striking section and shaft of circular section with several circular incisions to the grip, the second example from the Darling River region, with offset striking section and undecorated shaft, both with old dark shiny patina
58.0 cm and 63.5 cm length
Estimate:
$1,500 - $2,000 (2)
Sold:
$3,600 (inc. BP)
lot details
Artefacts And Carvings (born 1920)
A PAIR OF BULBOUS HEADED THROWING CLUBS
carved in hardwood, the first with bi-conial striking section and shaft of circular section with several circular incisions to the grip, the second example from the Darling River region, with offset striking section and undecorated shaft, both with old dark shiny patina
58.0 cm and 63.5 cm length
Provenance
Sotheby’s, Melbourne, 26–27 July 2004, lots 377 and 379
The Collection of William and Lucy Mora, Melbourne