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Aboriginal art and artefact collecting goes back to early first contact times. In fact local Aboriginals around Sydney use to trade artefacts with visiting ships from the earliest days.

Curio collecting has always been part of early exploration of the new world. Ceremonial adornment items that were made of perishable material were not preserved for future use and so early examples are very collectable. Early shields, clubs and boomerangs that were cherished as favourites and had developed a deep colour and patina are preferred.

Historical items that were collected by early notable pioneers, explorers or anthropologists are of high interest to collectors. Some areas are collected because the artistic expression makes them more appealing when displayed.

Production of artefacts has never ceased and are still made today for sale.

Some examples of collectable Aboriginal artefacts are:

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Australian Aboriginal parrying shield, c.1920, South East…
Aboriginal Parrying Shield with Incised Decoration, c.1920, Southeast Australia

Australian Aboriginal parrying shield, c.1920, South East Australian, of narrow facetted form, with incised decoration and name, length 25.98 in. Provenance: Marc Pinto, 2006, then Private Collection, Queensland.

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Central Australian Aboriginal ceremonial Beanwood shield,…
Aboriginal Beanwood Shield with Totemic Design and Ochre Pigment

Central Australian Aboriginal ceremonial Beanwood shield, painted with ceremonial totemic design, in natural ochre pigment, with good patina, 26.38 in. x 8.07 in. Provenance: Keith Hofmaier collection, Victoria,

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Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western Australian, of…
Aboriginal Wunda Shield with Zig Zag Motifs, Western Australia

Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western Australian, of elongated oval form, beautifully decorated with grooved line and zig zag motifs in ochre tones, a/f, length 35.04 in.

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Australian Aboriginal parrying shield, of bowed form, decorated…
Aboriginal Parrying Shield with Carved Geometric Motifs and Ochre Wash

Australian Aboriginal parrying shield, of bowed form, decorated with carved geometric motifs with a red ochre wash, in orange and brown tones, length 36.61 in.

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Australian Aboriginal Battle shield, central Desert, in mulga,…
Central Desert Aboriginal Battle Shield, Geometric Line Motifs, Mulga Wood

Australian Aboriginal Battle shield, central Desert, in mulga, of narrow almond form, both sides incised with geometric line motifs, length 32.68 in. Provenance: Arthur Palmer, then private

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Australian Aboriginal broad shield, c.1920, Victorian, of leaf…
Aboriginal Broad Shield with Incised Decoration, c.1920

Australian Aboriginal broad shield, c.1920, Victorian, of leaf form, with incised and cross hatched decoration, length30.31 in. Provenance: mark Pinto gallery, then Private Collection, Queensland.

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Australian Aboriginal old beanwood shield, Bond Springs near…
Aboriginal Beanwood Shield with Ceremonial Design, Bond Springs Collection

Australian Aboriginal old beanwood shield, Bond Springs near Alice Springs, painted with ceremonial design in natural earth pigments, 25.59 in. x 8.66 in. Provenance: Keith Hofmaier collection, Victoria,

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19th century Australian Aboriginal parrying shield, Victoria,…
Australian Aboriginal Parrying Shield with Stone Cut Marks, Victoria

19th century Australian Aboriginal parrying shield, Victoria, of elongated almond form, with stone cut marks, excellent patina, length 27.95 in. Provenance: Marc Pinto gallery, 2006, then Private Collection, Queensland

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Aboriginal artist unknown, a very fine early carved hardwood…
Intricately Carved Aboriginal Hardwood Shield, Early 20th Century

Aboriginal artist unknown, a very fine early carved hardwood shield, circa early 20th century, with carved intricate fluted design on the front and deeply carved geometric design on the back. Rubbed with natural earth pigments. 30.31 in. x 7.09 in.

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Aboriginal artist unknown. Wunda shield circa early 20th…
Wunda Shield: Early 20th Century Aboriginal Artifacts

Aboriginal artist unknown. Wunda shield circa early 20th century. With deeply carved diagonal and vertical lines rubbed with red and white ochres to the front, and fine vertical fluting to the back. Length 25.59 in. (with stand).

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Aboriginal artist unknown. Wunda shield circa early 20th…
Unknown Aboriginal Artist: Wunda Shield, Early 20th Century

Aboriginal artist unknown. Wunda shield circa early 20th century. Carved with alternating diagonal bands to the front (showing traces of ochres), and finely carved diagonal fluting to the bacl. Length 28.35 in. (with stand).

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Aboriginal artist unknown. Broken Hill area hardwood shield…
Broken Hill Aboriginal Hardwood Shield, Early 20th Century Art Piece

Aboriginal artist unknown. Broken Hill area hardwood shield circa early 20th century. With fine carving to front and back. Length 22.05 in. Provenance: with same family since 1950s.

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Aboriginal artist unknown, a carved hardwood shield with animal…
Emu Motif Hardwood Shield: Aboriginal Art from Early 20th Century

Aboriginal artist unknown, a carved hardwood shield with animal motifs circa early 20th century, with carved emus to the exterior surface and fine fluted alternating diagonal patterns to the interior. 21.26 in. x 7.87 in.

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Aboriginal artist unknown, an early La Grange hardwood shield…
La Grange Hardwood Shield with Intricate Carved Designs, 19th-20th Century

Aboriginal artist unknown, an early La Grange hardwood shield circa late 19th-early 20th century, with carved intricate fluted design on the front and intricate interlocking design on the back. 28.54 in. x 5.12 in.

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Aboriginal artist unknown, East Australian parrying shield…
East Australian Parrying Shield with Geometric Diamond Patterns, 19th Century

Aboriginal artist unknown, East Australian parrying shield Coranderrk Mission or similar, circa last quarter 19th century. Exterior surface finely carved with bands of geometric repeating diamond patterns and rubbed with natural earth pigments. 25.59 in.…

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Michael Booiyool Anning b.1955, Queensland rainforest shield…
Queensland Rainforest Shield by Michael Anning, late 20th century

Michael Booiyool Anning b.1955, Queensland rainforest shield circa late 20th century, natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on carved wood. Inscribed verso: [M Anning bark buckets]. 41.34 in. x 14.37 in.

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Aboriginal artist unknown, an early La Grange hardwood shield…
La Grange Aboriginal Hardwood Shield, Early 20th Century

Aboriginal artist unknown, an early La Grange hardwood shield circa early 20th century, with carved intricate fluted design on the front and intricate interlocking design on the back. Smooth patina, 25.98 in. x 3.54 in.

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Aboriginal artists unknown. A carved shield and a woomera circa…
Unknown Aboriginal Artists: Carved Shield and Woomera, 20th Century

Aboriginal artists unknown. A carved shield and a woomera circa mid to late 20th century, each being carved to front and back, the shield painted with natural earth pigments. The spear thrower with sinew-bound hook, and a roughened handle. Shield 30.12 in…

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Aboriginal artist unknown. Central Desert shield early to…
Central Desert Aboriginal Shield, Early-Mid 1900s

Aboriginal artist unknown. Central Desert shield early to Mid-1900s. Carved beanwood. 28.35 in. x 8.46 in. Large size with inset handle and curved flukes as found on early shields of this type. With patina and wear from use

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Aboriginal artist unknown. Western Desert shield early 1900s.…
Western Desert Shield, Early 1900s Aboriginal Carved Wood Art

Aboriginal artist unknown. Western Desert shield early 1900s. Carved wood. 29.92 in. x 4.33 in. With horizontal bands carved on the front and linear patterns with dots on the reverse. Wood has a dry patina from tribal handling and use. With stand

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Australian Aboriginal shield, Gulmari type, in beechwood, of…
Australian Aboriginal Gulmari Shield with Circle and Dot Motifs

Australian Aboriginal shield, Gulmari type, in beechwood, of curved oval form, painted with three circle and dot motifs to front, length 26.38 in. Provenance: Arthur Beau Palmer gallery, 2006, then private collection, Queensland.

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Australian Aboriginal Totemic shield, Nepabunna, South…
Aboriginal Totemic Shield from Nepabunna, South Australia: Carved Wildlife

Australian Aboriginal Totemic shield, Nepabunna, South Australian, of boat form, decorated with carved frogs, goanna and snakes, length 14.96 in.

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Australian Aboriginal shield, central Desert, of curved oval…
Central Desert Aboriginal Shield with Incised Line and Cross Hatching

Australian Aboriginal shield, central Desert, of curved oval form, with incised line and cross hatching to the body, length 22.05 in. Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Queensland.

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Australian Aboriginal shield, of narrow leaf form, painted with…
Aboriginal shield with goanna and snake motifs in red

Australian Aboriginal shield, of narrow leaf form, painted with goanna and snake motifs, in tones of red, black and white, length 38.19 in.

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Large Australian Aboriginal shield, Mowanjun, Kimberley area,…
Mowanjun Aboriginal Shield from Kimberley, Western Australia, Geometric Decorations

Large Australian Aboriginal shield, Mowanjun, Kimberley area, Western Australian, in cottonwood, of curved oval form, incised with geometric and circle decorations, length 35.43 in.

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Early Australian Aboriginal shield, Queensland, in hardwood, of…
Queensland Aboriginal Shield with Wavy Decoration, Hardwood, 64cm

Early Australian Aboriginal shield, Queensland, in hardwood, of thick curved oval form, with incised wavy decoration, evidence of ochre, length 25.20 in.

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Large Australian Aboriginal shield, Warburton, Western…
Large Australian Aboriginal Shield with Zig Zag and Line Motifs

Large Australian Aboriginal shield, Warburton, Western Australian, of wide oval form, incised with zig zag and line motifs to front and adze cut verso, length 31.50 in. Provenance: primitive Art 4 ever, then private collection, Queensland.

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Good Australian Aboriginal shield, Pilbara, Western Australia,…
Pilbara Aboriginal Shield with Zig Zag Motifs, Queensland Collection

Good Australian Aboriginal shield, Pilbara, Western Australia, of curved oval form, incised with fine panels of zig za collection, Queensland.g motifs to the front and lines verso, length29.92 in. Provenance: mark Pinto, 2006, then private

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Aboriginal artists unknown, Wunda shield, circa early to mid…
Unknown Aboriginal Artist - Wunda Shield, Early to Mid 20th Century

Aboriginal artists unknown, Wunda shield, circa early to mid 20th century hardwood with traditional fluting verso, and alternating bands carved to the front. 30.31 in. x 4.72 in. Provenance: Collected Meekathara WA 1960s

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Australian Aboriginal shield (North-West Western Australia),…
Aboriginal Shield from North-West Western Australia, early 20th century

Australian Aboriginal shield (North-West Western Australia), early 20th century natural earth pigments on carved and incised hardwood (interlocking key designs). Length 27.56 in. Provenance: Executed in the north-west of Western Australia in the early…

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Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield (North-West Western…
Aboriginal Wunda Shield from North-West Western Australia, Early 20th Century

Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield (North-West Western Australia), early 20th century natural earth pigments on carved and incised hardwood. Square ends. Length 33.86 in. Provenance: Executed in the north-west of Western Australia in the early 20th…

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Australian Aboriginal shield (North-West Western Australia),…
Aboriginal Shield from North-West Western Australia, Early 20th Century

Australian Aboriginal shield (North-West Western Australia), early 20th century natural earth pigments on carved and incised hardwood. Length 26.77 in. Provenance: Executed in the north-west of Western Australia in the mid 20th century; estate of Mr Gary…

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Australian Aboriginal parrying shield (North-West Western…
Aboriginal Parrying Shield from North-West Western Australia, 20th Century

Australian Aboriginal parrying shield (North-West Western Australia), early 20th century natural earth pigments on carved and incised hardwood. Length 31.10 in. Provenance: Executed in Central Australia in the mid 20th century; estate of Mr Gary Bradley,…

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Aboriginal artist unknown, 'Early Wunda Shield' c1900, Hardwood…
'Early Wunda Shield' Aboriginal Art c1900, Hardwood, Zigzag Carving

Aboriginal artist unknown, 'Early Wunda Shield' c1900, Hardwood with traditional fine fluting lengthwise verso, and zigzag carving on the front. With wear from use., '?, 25.59 in. x 6.50 in.

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Australian Aboriginal shield, South Australian, in mulga, of…
South Australian Aboriginal Shield with Wave and Line Decoration

Australian Aboriginal shield, South Australian, in mulga, of narrow curved oval form, incised with wave and line decoration to each side, length 29.53 in. Provenance: tribal ancient, then private collection, Queensland

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Australian Aboriginal shield, of elongated oval form, incised…
Aboriginal Shield with Line and Dot Work, 72 cm Length

Australian Aboriginal shield, of elongated oval form, incised with line and dot work to both sides, length 28.35 in.

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Australian Aboriginal wunda style parrying shield, Western…
Australian Aboriginal Wunda Style Parrying Shield from Western Australia

Australian Aboriginal wunda style parrying shield, Western Australia, of elongated oval form, incised with panels of line decoration, evidence of ochre, length 33.46 in. Provenance: Minjama, 2006, then private collection, Queensland

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Australian Aboriginal shield, Western Australian, of leaf form,…
Aboriginal Shield with Zig Zag and Circle Motifs, Western Australia

Australian Aboriginal shield, Western Australian, of leaf form, incised with zig zag and circle motifs to the front, length 29.13 in. Provenance: Leonard Joel, 2005, then private collection, Queensland

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Australian Aboriginal hybrid Wunda/Le Grange shield, Western…
Aboriginal Wunda/Le Grange Shield, Western Australia

Australian Aboriginal hybrid Wunda/Le Grange shield, Western Australia, of narrow leaf form, the front incised with wave decoration, accented with white and red panels of natural pigment, the verso incised with key pattern, length 32.28 in. Provenance:…

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Central Australian Beanwood shield, of oval form decorated with…
Central Australian Beanwood Shield with Natural Pigment Decoration, 60cm

Central Australian Beanwood shield, of oval form decorated with natural pigments of white, ochre and brown, the back with curved and slightly folded sides and lug handle, wear to sides and handle, hold to side, length 23.62 in. Provenance: Keith Hofmaier…

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Good 19th century Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western…
19th Century Australian Aboriginal Wunda Shield, Western Australia, Provenance Queensland

Good 19th century Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western Australia, of wide oval form, finely incised and painted motifs, length 24.02 in. Provenance: J & A Staussehrd, then private collection, Queensland

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Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western Australian, of…
Aboriginal Wunda Shield with Grooved Line and Zig Zag Motifs

Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western Australian, of elongated oval form, beautifully decorated with grooved line and zig zag motifs in ochre tones, a/f, length 35.04 in.

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Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western Australian, of wide…
Aboriginal Wunda Shield with Zig Zag Motifs, Western Australia

Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western Australian, of wide oval form, finely incised with grooved zig zag motifs to the front and line work verso, length 30.71 in. Provenance: mark Pinto, then private collection Queensland

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Australian Aboriginal hardwood shield, of oval form, with…
Aboriginal Hardwood Shield with Incised Wave Motifs, Queensland Collection

Australian Aboriginal hardwood shield, of oval form, with incised line and wave motifs to both sides, cross hatched handle, length 24.80 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland

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Central Australian Beanwood shield, of oval form, decorated…
Central Australian Beanwood Shield

Central Australian Beanwood shield, of oval form, decorated with natural pigments of black, ochre and white, to front and back, curved sides and lug handle to back, length 26.38 in. Provenance: Keith Hofmaier collection (collector and author) gathered…

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Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western Australia, in…
Aboriginal Wunda Shield with Zig Zag Pattern, Western Australia

Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western Australia, in hardwood, of elongated oval form, the front incised and coloured with zig zag pattern, slight repair to handle, length 29.53 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland

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19th century Australian Aboriginal wunda shield, Western…
19th Century Aboriginal Wunda Shield from Western Australia, Provenance Available

19th century Australian Aboriginal wunda shield, Western Australia, of narrow oval form, with grooved sides and diagonal patterning to centre and line work verso, a/f, length 27.56 in. Provenance: Francesco Villicich, 2006, then private collection,…

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Aboriginal shield, early 1900s Wunda shield (hardwood) with…
Elongated Zigzag Pattern Aboriginal Shield, Early 1900s

Aboriginal shield, early 1900s Wunda shield (hardwood) with front incised with variant elongated zigzag patter and coated in alternating thick bands of red and white ochre. Reverse carved with same elongated zigzag pattern. Has extensive damage to sides fr

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Two early carved wunda shields, Western Australia, the largest…
Pair of Early Carved Wunda Shields from Western Australia

Two early carved wunda shields, Western Australia, the largest 31.50 in. long

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Australian Aboriginal painted and decorated shield, 1970s,…
Aboriginal Shield: 1970s Artwork from Central Australia

Australian Aboriginal painted and decorated shield, 1970s, synthetic polymer paint and natural pigments on carved and incised softwood. Five roundels, length 25.98 in., other notes: Executed in Central Australia in the 1970s. Provenance: Estate of Mr Gary…

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Australian Aboriginal painted and decorated shield, 1970s,…
Aboriginal Shield: 1970s Painted Roundel Design, Central Australia

Australian Aboriginal painted and decorated shield, 1970s, synthetic polymer paint and natural pigments on carved and incised softwood. Roundel designs, length 30.31 in., other notes: Executed in Central Australia in the 1970s. Provenance: Estate of Mr…

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Australian Aboriginal parrying shield (North-West Western…
Aboriginal Parrying Shield: NW WA, Early 20th Century

Australian Aboriginal parrying shield (North-West Western Australia) early 20th century, natural earth pigments on carved and incised hardwood, 29.13 in. long, other notes: Executed in the north-west of Western Australia in the early 20th century.…

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Large Wunda shield (North-West Western Australia) early 20th…
North-West Australian Wunda Shield: Early 20th Century Carved Art

Large Wunda shield (North-West Western Australia) early 20th century, natural earth pigments on carved and incised hardwood, length 33.07 in., other notes: Executed in the north-west of Western Australia in the early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Mr…

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Aboriginal La Perouse Beanwood shield., carved wood, 50 cm long,…
Pokerwork Fauna: Aboriginal La Perouse Beanwood Shield

Aboriginal La Perouse Beanwood shield., carved wood, 19.69 in. long, with pokerwork decoration of Australian fauna

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Aboriginal old shield, early 20th century, natural earth…
Aboriginal Shield: Early 20th Century Central Australia

Aboriginal old shield, early 20th century, natural earth pigments on carved and incised hardwood (evidence of old use), length 21.65 in., other notes: Executed in Central Australia in the early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Mr Gary Bradley, Victoria…

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Western Australian Wunda shield. With ochre stained zig-zag…
Ochre-Stained Zig-Zag Wunda Shield: 19th Century Carved Wood

Western Australian Wunda shield. With ochre stained zig-zag grooves, 19th or early 20th century, carved wood, length 27.56 in.

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Australian Aboriginal painted and decorated shield, 1970s,…
Aboriginal Snake Shield, 1970s

Australian Aboriginal painted and decorated shield, 1970s, synthetic polymer paint and natural pigments on carved and incised softwood. Snake designs, length 26.38 in., other notes: Executed in Central Australia in the 1970s. Provenance: Estate of Mr Gary…

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Australian Aboriginal shield, 1970s, synthetic polymer paint…
Aboriginal Shield: Wallaby Designs, 1970s

Australian Aboriginal shield, 1970s, synthetic polymer paint and earth pigments on carved and incised wood. Black, yellow and white pigments - wallaby designs, length 24.80 in., other notes: Executed in Central Australia in the 1970s. Provenance: Estate…

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Australian Aboriginal painted and decorated shield, 1970s,…
Aboriginal Shield: 1970s Painted and Decorated Collection

Australian Aboriginal painted and decorated shield, 1970s, synthetic polymer paint and natural pigments on carved and incised softwood. Black, red, yellow and white pigments - designs, length 24.80 in., Provenance: Executed in Central Australia in the…

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Two convict love tokens, copper, late 18th century, both coins…
Convict Love Tokens: Copper Tokens from 18th Century Prisoners

Two convict love tokens, copper, late 18th century, both coins smoothed, the larger engraved with decorative initials and a motto: 'when this you see * remember me' 1772, and to the reverse, a ribbon and floral decorated shield enclosing the initials, 'Gl'

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Early Australian Aboriginal shield, Kimberley Region, Western…
Kimberley Aboriginal Shield: Elongated Oval Form with Incised Diagonal Lines

Early Australian Aboriginal shield, Kimberley Region, Western Australia, of elongated oval form, the front incised with central diagonal lines flanked by parallel lines, in tones of red and white, with fluted exterior, length 25.00 in.

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A very fine, large, West Australian hardwood shield likely…
Large West Australian Hardwood Shield with Intricate Geometric Design

A very fine, large, West Australian hardwood shield likely early 1900's, the front decorated with panels of diagonal lines separated by horizontal bands. The reverse with areas of vertical lines and horizontal bands. 32.68 in. x 5.51 in.

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South Australian Western Desert Variant Wunda shield from the…
Yalata Zig Zag: Mid 1900's Aboriginal Wunda Shield

South Australian Western Desert Variant Wunda shield from the Yalata region, in minnarritchi wood, the front incised in the usual zig zag fashion, the reverse in horizontal bands. Mid 1900's. 27.17 in. x 7.48 in.

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A Wunda shield - early to mid 20th century Kimberley shield, in…
Carved Kimberley Shield with Earth Pigments

A Wunda shield - early to mid 20th century Kimberley shield, in carved and fluted hardwood and natural earth pigments to front and back. 30.31 in. x 7.87 in.

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A Wunda shield - early to mid 20th century Kimberley shield, in…
Kimberley Wunda Shield: Carved Hardwood with Earth Pigments

A Wunda shield - early to mid 20th century Kimberley shield, in carved and fluted hardwood and natural earth pigments to front and back. 27.56 in. x 6.69 in.

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A Kimberley La Grange shield, the front having an adzed linear…
Kimberley La Grange Shield with Custom Stand

A Kimberley La Grange shield, the front having an adzed linear design and the reverse carved in traditional interlocking designs. With a deep inset handle. Early 1900's. A custom metal stand included. 30.71 in. x 4.72 in.

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Central Australian Beanwood shield., Fluting to both sides. The…
Central Australian Beanwood Shield with Tribal Patina

Central Australian Beanwood shield., Fluting to both sides. The front having faded black bands and circular motifs. The handles bears good patina from tribal use. This shield was de-accessioned from the Zanesfield Museum, Ohio, USA. Early 1900's. With a cu

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Wunda shield, a good example from the Pilbara or the mid-west.…
Mid-West Wunda Shield with Incised Ochre Pattern

Wunda shield, a good example from the Pilbara or the mid-west. Red and white ochre painted incised pattern to the front. The reverse carved with vertical flutes and horizontal bands. Late 1800's. With a custom metal stand. 26.38 in. x 6.69 in.

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Large Wunda shield, Western Australia. Carved and engraved…
Fluted Wunda Shield from Western Australia

Large Wunda shield, Western Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. This wunda shield is elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with fluted linear designs divided into five sections to form a zig-zag motif infilled alternately with

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Broad shield, Western District, Victoria. Carved and engraved…
Engraved Hardwood Shield with Cane Handle

Broad shield, Western District, Victoria. Carved and engraved hardwood with cane handle. Approx length 16.93 in. x 5.51 in. Provenance: Collected 1920's. Jack Byham, Cobram, Victoria. Private Collection, South Australia.

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Fine large narrow shield, Yalata, South Australia. Carved and…
Yalata Shield with Linear Lozenge Motifs

Fine large narrow shield, Yalata, South Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood. With convex front and triangular section, the front decorated with incised linear lozenge motifs separated by an incised cross band at the centre, the reverse undecorated with

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Superb Wunda shield, Western Australia. Carved and engraved…
Fluted Wunda Shield from Western Australia

Superb Wunda shield, Western Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. This wunda shield is elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with fluted linear designs divided into three sections to form a zig-zag motif infilled alternately wit

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Early large Wunda shield, Western Australia. Carved and…
Large Wunda Shield, Western Australia

Early large Wunda shield, Western Australia. Carved and engraved wood and natural pigments. Of elongated ovoid form, the front with deeply engraved broad bands divided into three sections to form a zig-zag motif, infilled alternately with red and white pig

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Early incised parrying shield, Murrumbidgee / Lachlan River…
Early Incised Parrying Shield from New South Wales

Early incised parrying shield, Murrumbidgee / Lachlan River Region, New South Wales. Carved and engraved hardwood. Of slender elongated form, tapering at either end, a pierced lug handle at the back, with deeply incised geometric designs on the front. Appr

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Superb early incised parrying shield, lower Murray River Region,…
Early Incised Parrying Shield from NSW

Superb early incised parrying shield, lower Murray River Region, New South Wales. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. Early nineteenth century. Parrying shield of bi-convex section and elongated triangular profile, with solid cut handle, show

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Fine early incised narrow shield, South East Australia. Carved…
Early Incised Shield from South East Australia

Fine early incised narrow shield, South East Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood. Carved in hardwood of lozenge section, the front intricately engraved with zig-zag and meandering linear motifs, the reverse undecorated with deep-cut lug handle, old dar

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Australian Aboriginal parrying shield, central NSW, of…
Aboriginal Parrying Shield from Central NSW

Australian Aboriginal parrying shield, central NSW, of elongated oval form and pigment finish, rich old patina, length 21.26 in. Provenance: Private Collection NSW

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Australian Aboriginal parrying shield, Western Australia, of…
Aboriginal Parrying Shield with Key Pattern

Australian Aboriginal parrying shield, Western Australia, of elongated oval form, with a deep incised key pattern, length 31.89 in. Provenance: Minjama, 2006, then private collection, Queensland

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Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western Australia, of oval…
Aboriginal Wunda Shield with Line Work Panels

Australian Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western Australia, of oval form, incised with three panels of line work at differing angles, length 24.02 in. Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private collection, Queensland

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Australian Aboriginal Beanwood shield, Central Australia, in…
Aboriginal Beanwood Shield with Striped Decoration

Australian Aboriginal Beanwood shield, Central Australia, in natural pigments, with striped decoration in tones of brown, white and black, fluted to the other side, length 28.35 in.

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Early Australian Aboriginal shield, central Desert, in beanwood,…
Beanwood Aboriginal Shield, Central Desert, Fluted Interior

Early Australian Aboriginal shield, central Desert, in beanwood, of oval form, good patina to exterior, fluting to interior, length 26.57 in.

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Superb Wunda shield, Western Australia. Carved and engraved…
Wunda Shield with Zig-Zag Motif

Superb Wunda shield, Western Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. This wunda shield is elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with fluted linear designs divided into three sections to form a zig-zag motif infilled alternately wit

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Superb early wicker shield, new Georgia Island, Solomon Islands.…
Early Wicker Shield from Solomon Islands

Superb early wicker shield, new Georgia Island, Solomon Islands. Woven natural fibre and natural pigment. Shield of coiled rattan twined with vine-strip, long with pointed ends, with geometric designs in black strip down the centre, length 30.51 in. x 7…

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Mulga shield, mid 20th century North-Western Australia hardwood,…
Intricate Mulga Shield with Woomeras

Mulga shield, mid 20th century North-Western Australia hardwood, intricate lineal detail front and rear. The handle has a repair. 26.77 in. Woomeras (spear Throwers)

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A large Kimberley parrying shield, early 20th century Western…
Kimberley Parrying Shield with Dot Designs

A large Kimberley parrying shield, early 20th century Western Australia hardwood smooth finish with painted dot designs heavy wood 34.65 in. 34.65 in.

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Wunda shield, mid 20th century a shield with fluted lineal…
Fluted Lineal Carved Shield with Painted Design

Wunda shield, mid 20th century a shield with fluted lineal carving and painted design in black, white and ochre on front, smooth on back. 22.05 in.

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A parrying shield, 20th century Western Australia hardwood…
Painted Parry: Australian Hardwood Shield

A parrying shield, 20th century Western Australia hardwood smooth finish with painted designs. 29.92 in.

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A fine old Wunda shield, early 20th century Western Australia…
Antique Wunda Shield from Western Australia

A fine old Wunda shield, early 20th century Western Australia carved hardwood shield incised with classic fluting and lineal bands front and rear natural earth pigments. 33.07 in.

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A fine old Wunda shield, early 20th century Western Australia…
Early 20th Century Wunda Shield, Western Australia

A fine old Wunda shield, early 20th century Western Australia carved hardwood shield incised with classic fluting and lineal bands front and rear natural earth pigments. 24.41 in.

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Bardi shield, 19th century rare old Pilbara/Kimberley shield…
Bardi Fluted Shield - 19th Century Western Australia

Bardi shield, 19th century rare old Pilbara/Kimberley shield Western Australia. Carved intricate fluted design on the front and rear 26.38 in.

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Ceremonial Bardi shield, mid 20th century of classic hardwood…
Mid 20th Century Bardi Shield with Zig Zag Fluting

Ceremonial Bardi shield, mid 20th century of classic hardwood tapering to pointed terminals, incised with zig zag fluting, decorated with ochre, patina, 30.71 in.

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Aboriginal shield, mid 20th century from the Kimberley in…
Kimberley Aboriginal Carved Shield

Aboriginal shield, mid 20th century from the Kimberley in Western Australia hardwood, intricate carving, lineal fluting to front and rear. 27.56 in.

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La Grange Bay shield, early 20th century a fine example,…
Intricate Fluted Carved Shield from Western Australia

La Grange Bay shield, early 20th century a fine example, Western Australia carved intricate fluted design on the front with intricate interlocking design on back of shield 27.95 in.

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Aboriginal ceremonial shield, mid 20th century Western…
Fluted Aboriginal Shield

Aboriginal ceremonial shield, mid 20th century Western Australian hardwood carved lineal fluting and detailed design front and rear. 28.74 in.

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A La Grange ceremonial shield Western Australia Warburton area,…
Warburton Shield: Intricate Carvings and Natural Pigments

A La Grange ceremonial shield Western Australia Warburton area, hardwood smooth front with intricate carved interlocking design on the front. Natural ochre pigments 32.68 in.

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A fine old Wunda shield Western Australian hardwood incised…
Fluted Wunda Shield with Earth Pigments

A fine old Wunda shield Western Australian hardwood incised with classic fluting and lineal bands front and rear with natural earth pigments. 30.71 in.

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A large Wunda shield, early 20th century Western Australia…
Earth Fluted Wunda Shield

A large Wunda shield, early 20th century Western Australia carved hardwood incised with earth classic fluting and lineal bands front and rear natural pigments 33.46 in.

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A Wunda shield, mid 20th century Western Australia carved…
Carved Wunda Shield from Western Australia

A Wunda shield, mid 20th century Western Australia carved hardwood and natural earth pigments incised fluting to front and rear. 24.80 in.

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An old Wunda shield, 19th century Western Australia carved…
19th Century Wunda Shield

An old Wunda shield, 19th century Western Australia carved hardwood shield incised with classic fluting and lineal bands front and rear natural earth pigments. Minor damage to edges. 28.35 in.

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A fine old Wunda shield, early 20th century Western Australia…
Vintage Wunda Shield from Western Australia

A fine old Wunda shield, early 20th century Western Australia carved hardwood shield incised with classic fluting and lineal bands front and rear natural earth pigments. Small indigenous repair. 27.95 in.

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