ETHNOGRAPHIC ART AND ARTEFACTS
Friday, 14 - Monday, 24 March 2025
Two carved African tribal figures,
Lot Details
a man and a Songye woman, remains of pigments. H.355mm
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A Central Australian Aboriginal ceremonial scarification and circumcision stone knife with sheath
Estimate: $220 - $500
An aboriginal stone axe
Estimate: $120 - $240
Four Kimberley points
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Three Kimberley glass points
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