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A COLLECTION OF TEN SPEARTIPS, CENTRAL ARNHEM LAND
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 AUD
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Description
- Heights: maximum 82 cm, minimum 61 cm
wood, metal, resin, pandanus string, stone, stingray barbs and natural earth pigments
Provenance
Collected at Milingimbi, Central Arnhem Land in 1943
Private collection, South Australia
Private collection, South Australia
Condition
There is some damage to the speartips visible in the image reproductions and considerable pigment loss on all spears. Some of the stringray barbs and quartz speartip are slightly loose where they are attached to the shaft.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
These spears were collected during the Second World War by a RAAF sergeant serving at Milingimbi (The Crocodile Islands). These spears represent differing types of both ceremonial and utilitarian examples.