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Lot 233

RARE CAPE YORK WOOMERA Far North Queensland, early 20th century carved and incised hardwood, fibre string and resin. This rare and early Woomera has probably been reclaimed and then finely decorated in relief with images of a of a bullock, common to rural life in Queensland and an unfinished interpretation of the Australian coat of arms
an intriguing subject to depict on such an object which adds to its historical and cultural significance

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000


Deceased estate, United Kingdom 2013
Private collection, N.S.W. 72cm (length)

Fine Art

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8020
6:30pm - 24 March 2015
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

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CONTACT
Olivia Fuller
olivia.fuller@leonardjoel.com.au

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