Lot #59 - A Fine Old Aboriginal Shield, Cape Bedford Mission, Hopevale, Queensland
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art - Part III
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Sale Date:22 Sep 2019 ~ 4pm (AEST)
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Lot #:59
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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"
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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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