NORTH EAST QUEENSLAND, late 19th – early 20th century
carved and shaped hardwood, each with leaf like form tapering to a handle encrusted with black resin on the grip
150.0 and 140.0 cm length
Estimate:
$6,000 - $8,000 (2)
Sold:
$9,760 (inc. BP)
lot details
A Pair Of Rainforest Sword Clubs
NORTH EAST QUEENSLAND, late 19th – early 20th century
carved and shaped hardwood, each with leaf like form tapering to a handle encrusted with black resin on the grip
150.0 and 140.0 cm length
Provenance
Private collection, New South Wales, acquired c.1930s
Thence by descent
Private collection, Sydney
Private collection, Melbourne