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THREE ARTEFACTS
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
A BI-CORNUAL BASKET
woven lawyer cane, natural earth pigments
A RAINFOREST SWORD CLUB
carved hardwood, resin and native string
A DECORATED BOOMERANG
carved hardwood, pigments- BASKET: HEIGHT: 26CM WIDTH: 23CM; SWORD: LENGTH: 133CM; BOOMERANG: LENGTH: 53CM
Provenance
Basket: reputedly acquired from an Aboriginal lady at a station on the Herberton Gorge in the early 1900s; Sword Club: reputedly found in a tree south of Lake Eacham by a ranger around about 50 years ago.
Private collection
Condition
The basket is in fairly good condition overall, though is broken at the centre at the back where the loop was attached and is in need of restoration. The sword club has had no repairs or restoration, although has damage to the handle and is missing bush string and resin and has many scratches and scruffs. The Boomerang is worn and has minor damage from use in small areas throughout the surface
"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."