Bardi Shield. Hardwood decorated with red ochre and finely incised designs to front and rear

Lot #155 - Bardi Shield. Hardwood decorated with red ochre and finely incised designs to front and rear

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Aboriginal,Tribal & Oceanic Arts
Sale Date:

24 Jun 2013 ~ 6pm
Lot #:

155
Lot Description:

Bardi Shield. Hardwood decorated with red ochre and finely incised designs to front and rear
Kimberley Region, Western Australia
74cm
Provenance:

Paquim Collection
Notes:

Acquired by Joe Paquim, a former US submariner who returned to Western Australia after WWII and became a Native Affairs Officer for the WA government in the Kimberley Region in the early 1950's. Mr Paquim was based at the Kalumbaru Mission, which had recently reverted to government control after previously being administered by the Catholic church.
Estimate:

A$800 - 1,200
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.