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Lot 248

CEREMONIAL SPEARHEAD Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory intricately carved wood composed of two rows of barbs identifying it as a 'female' spear. Such spears took considerable time to make and were used for Pukamani ceremony or in battle. Traces of ochre painted design still visible along shaft, tip bound with string and resin

Estimate $500 - $700


Private collection, N.S.W. 91.5cm (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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