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Lot #49 - A rare West Australia Aboriginal ritual kit

  • Auction House:
    Lugosi Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Sale Name:
    Major Onsite Auction - Due to Closure of Manly Antique Centre
  • Sale Date:
    10 Mar 2018 ~ 11am - Session 1: Lots 1 - 600
    11 Mar 2018 ~ 11am - Session 2: Lots 601 - 1236
  • Lot #:
    49
  • Lot Description:
    A rare West Australia Aboriginal ritual kit
    Including a pair of Kurdaitcha shoes form the Balgo Hills Community, made from braided human hair cordage, a nest of emu feathers on the soles, each with a twisted cord across the center to hold the foot in place; along with a kangaroo bone pointing stick, a resin ball and human hair cord at one tip, the other extreme tapered to a point, notched with incised circles throughout its length; and a small wood churinga, of elliptical form, designed with series of concentric circular spirals on one side, the reverse with a busy pattern of smaller spirals and engraved meandering track marks, rubbed with ochre pigments. Length 26.5cm 20.5cm and 26.4cm respectively
  • Estimate:
    A$500 - 800
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Tribal

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.



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