Lot #69 - A Rare South Australian Nepabunna Parrying Shield c1931
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:Aboriginal Art Auction
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Sale Date:25 Oct 2012 ~ 6.30pm
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Lot #:69
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Lot Description:A Rare South Australian Nepabunna Parrying Shield c1931
hardwood shield with solid cut handle and convex surface decorated with beautifully carved native animals in relief against a background of incised patterning. The shield's edge is decorated with a border of finely incised decoration. Traditional designs are finely incised on the obverse. Bears an old patina and remnant varnish.
44.5 x 8.5cm -
Provenance:A.P. Bond Art Gallery Collection, Adelaide
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Estimate:A$1,500 - 2,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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