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Lot #59 - A Fine Old Aboriginal Shield, Cape Bedford Mission, Hopevale, Queensland

  • Auction House:
    Theodore Bruce
  • Sale Name:
    The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art - Part III
  • Sale Date:
    22 Sep 2019 ~ 4pm (AEST)
  • Lot #:
    59
  • Lot Description:
    A Fine Old Aboriginal Shield, Cape Bedford Mission, Hopevale, Queensland
    of oval form, convex on the front & concave with lug handle on the back of the shield, the front of this shield is finely painted in ochre designs, in red, black & white.
    50 x 26 cm
  • Provenance:
    Provenance: Chis Zillman Collection (1920-2009), The Zillman Museum of Wonders, Imbil, Queensland. Correspondece with the previous owner said "Zillman said he bought it in c.1940 in Cairns saying it was from the Bedford Mission"
  • Estimate:
    A$1,500 - 2,500
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Tribal

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