Lot 317
  • 317

THREE ARTEFACTS,

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 AUD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Lengths: 75 cm, 80 cm, 71 cm
carved in hardwood, including a south east Australian leangle club and hand club, both with undecorated distal ends and notched grips terminating in swollen handles; and a spearthrower, Western Australia, replete with fine adze markings, a wooden tip attached with kangaroo sinew, and a spinifex resin grip

Condition

There are no visible repairs or restoration to the three artefacts. All have minor damage from use and the club face has been engraved with a figure.
"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."