Lot 234
  • 234

ARTIST UNKNOWN, CENTRAL ARNHEM LAND

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 AUD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Artist Unknown, Central Arnhem Land
  • A CEREMONIAL BONE CONTAINER c.1962
  • Natural earth pigments on carved and hollowed wood
  • Height: 73.5 cm

Condition

The container is in very good condition with minor running and pigment loss in a few areas.
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Catalogue Note

Some of the artist's totems are depicted on this fine bone container including sugar gliders, goannas and itchy caterpillars