Lot 106
traditional naturalistic motifs engraved ,most likely with a metal instrument, and infilled with red ochre: the motifs include wo crocodiles incised with broad black and red chevron designs and two tinted with ochre and crayon, a snake infilled parallel bands, a Kangaroo, and Owl-like bird. Rich, deep patina.
12cm (length)
Estimate $600 - $800
Collected by Hugh Leona Richardson, general agent and Broome master pearler until c.1929
Thence by descent, VIC
See Kim Akerman's essay for previous lot.
This Boab nut is engraved by another artist, suggested by Akerman as a Broome prisoner from 'across the Ranges' due to the different subject matter.
Aboriginal Art & Artefacts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ5758
6:30pm - 10 October 2013
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Including:
The Estate of the Late Jim Mann, Lots 60-90
The Estate of Dr Tim O'Leary, former Flying Doctor, Lots 180-189
Sat 5 & Sun 6 Oct 10am - 5pm
Mon 7 & Tues 8 Oct by appointment
Wed 9 Oct 10am - 8pm
Thurs 10 Oct No Viewing
CONTACT
Sophie Ullin
sophie.ullin@leonardjoel.com.au
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