Lot #248 - Ceremonial Spearhead
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:March Fine Art Auction
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Sale Date:24 Mar 2015 ~ 6.30pm
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Lot #:248
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Lot Description: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
91.5cm (length) -
Provenance:Private collection, N.S.W.
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Estimate:A$500 - 700
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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