Australian Aboriginal Stone Tools Collection: Central Coast, Murray River, Queensland
Group of Australian Aboriginal stone tools, comprising one fire starter/nutcracker anvil from the central coast NSW, two boomerang tools for shaping from the Murray River and one 'Giligulgul' weapons polishing stone from Darling Downs, Queensland (quantity
Early Australian Aboriginal stone cut boomerang, 52 cm length
Early Australian Aboriginal boomerang, stone cut, length 20.47 in.
Australian Aboriginal Coolamons: Stone Cut with Beautiful Patina (2)
Two early Australian Aboriginal coolamons, stone cut, with beautiful patina, 17.72 in. x 6.89 in. and 17.72 in. x 6.89 in. x 10.24 in. x 3.94 in. (2). Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland.
Central Australian Aboriginal Spear Thrower, Stone Cut, Natural Pigment Painting
Australian Aboriginal spear thrower, Central Australia, of deep form, stone cut, with well housed peg and bound with sinew, painted with natural earth pigment, length 31.50 in. Provenance: Keith Hofmaier collection, Victoria,
Australian Aboriginal Stone-Cut Boomerang, Early 20th Century
Early Australian Aboriginal boomerang, stone cut, length 26.38 in.
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
Fluted 'Killer' Boomerang from Central Australian Arunta Tribe
Australian Aboriginal fluted 'Killer' boomerang, Central Australian Arunta tribe, a finely fluted hunting boomerang, stone cut example with fine carving and deep patina, length 27.76 in. Provenance: Keith Hofmaier collection, Victoria,
Aboriginal Boomerangs and Stone Pointing Stick with Earth Pigments
Aboriginal artist unknown, two boomerangs with ochres and an early stone ?Pointing stick?? both boomerangs having alternate stripes painted with natural earth pigments, and the stone pointing stick carved with circular designs, attached to reddened string
Aboriginal Stone Artefacts: Engraved Ceremonial Stone and Stone Axe
Aboriginal artist unknown. Two stone artefacts: (1) a Cylcon engraved ceremonial stone, showing traces of red ochres. Length 16.73 in. Provenance: Broken Hill area, in the same family since early 1950s, and, (2) a stone axe head 6.30 in. Provenance: south…
Unknown Aboriginal Stone Carvings from Central Australia
Aboriginal artists unknown. Two stone carved message boards, Central Australia one large, flat oval river stone of blue/grey colour, reddened and carved on both sides with groups of ovular and curved lines. Patina and wear from handling 17.72 in. x 7.87…
Arnhem Land Spear with Stone Tip and Ochre Decorations
Aboriginal artist unknown. Arnhem land spear, early to Mid-1900s. Carved wood. 17.72 in. x 1.18 in. With stone tip and bush string and resin haft. Spear tip retains part of bark casing. Painted ochre decorations. Collected by David Oldmeadow who was…
Arnhem Land Stone Axe with Ochre Decorations and Stand
Aboriginal artist unknown. Early edge ground stone axe circa late 1800s, Arnhem land. Stone. 11.42 in. x 5.91 in. Handle is one piece of wood bent over axe head, with spinifex resin haft, and bush twine to lash handle. Painted ochre decorations. With stand
Royal Gift: Aboriginal Stone Axe Head from Mossman, QLD
Aboriginal stone axe head, Mossman Nth QLD. With Collectors annotation axe found by King diamond, King of the Woora, presented to Queen Elizabeth 1953 by Son Alfie diamond, length 6.30 in.
Aboriginal Stone Axe with Oval Form, South Australia, 19th Century
19th century Australian Aboriginal hafted Stone . |Axe, South Australia, with oval form stone and wood support, length 16.54 in.
Central Australian Aboriginal Message Stone with Spirals and Lines
Aboriginal artist unknown, 'Aboriginal Message Stone,' polished and worked river stone of blue/grey colour, reddened and carved on both sides with spirals and groups of straight and curved lines. Patina and wear from handling. Likely Central Australia. 24
Central Australian Aboriginal stone axe heads with ground edges, labeled
Central Australian Aboriginal stone axe heads, with ground edges, the smaller with extant pencil cataloguing marks and paper label, length 4.13 in. and 5.12 in. (2)
Kimberley Spear Point: Hunting and Ceremonial Artifact
Kimberley spear point, Kimberley Region, Western Australia. Pressure-flaked ceramic/porcelain. Kimberley points were primarily used as hunting implements, prestige items for exchange, and May also have been integrated into secret-sacred ceremonial contexts
Early Stone Implements from Western NSW
Five early stone implements, Western New South Wales. Carved stone. Approx lengths 1.97 in. to 5.91 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland.
Early Hafted Stone Axe from Gippsland, Victoria
Rare early stone Hafted axe, Gippsland, Victoria. Carved stone, bent wood and spinifex resin. This hafted stone axe head held in place with resin and the wooden handle is bent around the head and secured at the head with an interlaced band with vegetable f
Aboriginal Stone Implements Collection from New South Wales
A rare collection of Aboriginal stone implements, New South Wales. Carved stone. Item identification and collection history inscribed on back of mounts, length 0.98 in. to 1.77 in. Provenance: Private Collection, New South Wales
Western Australian Spear Thrower with Natural Pigments
Early spear thrower (woomera), Western Australia. Carved hardwood, spinifex resin and natural pigments. Decorated in red ochre, peg attached with kangaroo sinew, the handle of spinifex resin, with embedded stone cutting tool, length 32.09 in. x 2.76 in.…
Central Australian Spear Thrower
Early spear thrower (woomera), Central Australia, Northern Territory. Carved hardwood, spinifex resin and natural pigments. The gently curving form of concave section, decorated in red ochre, peg attached with kangaroo sinew, the handle of spinifex resin,
Early Incised Spear Thrower from Central Australia
Superb fine early incised spear thrower (woomera), Central Australia, Northern Territory. Carved and engraved hardwood, spinifex resin and natural pigments. The gently curving form of concave section, superbly incised in churinga like designs both surfaces
Carved Woomera with Stone Cutting Tool and Kangaroo Sinew Hook
Spear thrower (woomera) a fine Central Australia carved woomera resin handle with stone cutting tool on the handle. Kangaroo sinew holding hook 30.71 in. 30.71 in.
Kimberley Spearheads: Glass, Stone, and Serrated
Three glass and 2 stone spearheads from the Kimberly. One spearhead is mounted. Serrated spearheads from the Kimberley Region of WA, probably from the 1930's.
Kimberley Spearheads: Glass and Stone, 1930s
Two glass and 3 stone spearheads from the Kimberly serrated spearheads from the Kimberley Region of WA, probably from the 1930's.
Northern Territory Stone Hafted Axe
Stone hafted axe, Northern Territory, carved stone, bent wood, spinifex resin and natural pigments (with custom stand) a hafted hatchet made with an edge ground stone axe head. It is secured with resin to a handle made from a single piece of wood bent arou
Stone-Scraped Hardwood Pole from Lakes Entrance, Victoria
Early large pole club, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, carved hardwood (with custom stand) of cylindrical section, finely stone scraped over the entire surface with old glossy patina. Length 39.96 in. x 1.38 in. Provenance: Small & Whitfield, Adelaide, South…
Spinifex Resin Hafted Stone Knife
Large hafted stone knife, Central Australia, Northern Territory, stone, spinifex resin and natural pigments (with custom stand) knife with blade made from fLaked quartzite. Handle made from spinifex resin and handle has been coated in red ochre. Length 24
Hafted Stone Fighting Pick from Central Australia
Rare hafted stone fighting pick, Central Australia, carved stone, bent wood, spinifex resin and natural pigments (with custom stand) a hafted pick made with a stone head. It is secured with resin to a handle made from a single piece of wood bent around hea
Aboriginal Boomerang and Nulla Nulla Set
Aboriginal boomerang and nulla nulla. Boomerang with red ochre finish length 32.28 in.; and a nulla nulla with stone worked grooves, good patina length 25.59 in.
Aboriginal Boomerang with Geometric Stone Decoration
19th century Australian Aboriginal boomerang. With stone worked, incised geometric decoration. Length 27.95 in.
Red Ochre Hooked Boomerang with Stone Grooves (9 words)
Early 20th century hooked boomerang. With stone worked grooves and red ochre finish. Length 32.68 in.
Central Australian Stone Spear Points, 1930s
Seven spear points, stone, hand napped found, Central Australia, 1930's
Engraved Stone Phallus from New South Wales
Early engraved horn-shape cylindro-conical (phallic) stone, New South Wales. Fine grained white, deeply incised (0.79 in. long) across 1.18 in. from tip, 2 parallel incisions from that incision to base, 10 short incisions perpendicular to length and…
Serrated Stone Spearpoints with Hand Napped Blades
Three stone spear points These spearpoints are showing hand napped blade and serrated edges.
Stone-etched Aboriginal spear thrower
Aboriginal Western Australian spear thrower. Flat spindle form with all over stone incisions and notching to one underside edge. Peg fixed with resin. Length 23.23 in.
Aboriginal Stone-Striated Throwing Club
19th century Aboriginal throwing club. Finely proportioned bulbous spindle with stone worked linear striations, with a hatched pointed terminal. Age and use patina. Length 25.59 in.
Aboriginal Artefacts: Stone Knives and Message Sticks
Central Australian Aboriginal artefacts. Including two stone knives, one with detailed label. Also two pyrographed message sticks. Length 7.48 in. (longest knife)
Kodja Stone Axe from South West Australia
Kodja Aboriginal stone axe. the unique axe of south west Australia, now very rare, with two pieces of stone, one pointed & one blunt, embedded in grass tree resin together with a pointed stick handle, collected in 1877, previously owned by Lord McAlpine of
Ancient Aboriginal Stone Axe with Modern Hafting
Hafted Aboriginal stone axe. with an ancient uniface pecked & polished stone & more modern 100-150 years old hafting, from Central Australia, previously owned by Lord McAlpine of West Green (1942-2014). Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. 14.57 in. x 8.46 in.
Stone-headed axe from Milingimbi, Eastern Arnhem Land
Milingimbi Eastern Arnhem land, stone headed hafted axe. Collected in 1877, by Samuel (Burnes?). Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.
Stone-Inscribed Aboriginal Shield
Large West Australian Aboriginal shield. with stone incised geometric decoration. Length 29.53 in.
Central QLD Stone Axe - 24cm Length
Large stone axe, central Queensland. From the collection of R I Perrott (1822-1895). Collection Dr John Raven, Perth. Length 9.45 in.
Mt Isa Edge Ground Stone Axe
Edge ground stone axe. Mt Isa, Queensland. Diameter 3.94 in. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.
1890 Hafted Spearhead Collection from Australia
Six hafted spearheads. All collected in 1890, two glass from Kimberley, WA; two porcelain from telegraph insulators from alligator river area of NT; one stone (quartzite) from Central Australia; & one metal shovel nose spear head (made from a horseshoe wit
Aboriginal Stone Drinking Mugs from Muloorina and Hermannsburg
Two Aboriginal stone drinking mugs. One from Muloorina, SA, 48km N of Maree, Se of lake Eyre, the other, Hermannsburg, NT. Length 3.54 in. & 6.30 in. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.
Aboriginal Stone Shield: Carved and Ochre
Early Aboriginal stone carved and ochre shield, length 34.65 in.
Aboriginal Sword Boomerang with Stone Cut Motif
19th century Aboriginal sword boomerang, Paroo river, with stone cut motif, and incised line decoration to the centre, length 29.92 in. Provenance: Baldwin Spencer, then Adolf Albers/Bungan castle, then Davidsons Auctions, lot 1 2016, then private…
Aboriginal Stone Artefacts with Origin Identification
Quantity of aboriginal stone artefacts, most with place of origin written on including 3 carved ceremonial stones (6.30 in. and 3.35 in. long), a ceremonial egg (boulia ) 4.13 in. and others
Aboriginal Carved Stone Artefacts with Place of Origin
Five aboriginal carved stone artefacts, mostly with place of origin written on comprising of a 'Kurdaitcha Shoes' (LAURA) 10.83 in. long, a rain stone (Laura) 7.87 in., a ceremonial stone (Medlow Bath) 4.53 in. x 3.74 in., an ochre grinder (Nth Aust) 4.53…
NTH QLD Aboriginal Stone Axe - Large Size
Large Northern Queensland aboriginal stone axe, with origin NTH QLD written on 10.83 in. x 6.10 in.
Aboriginal Stone Axe Heads from Campbelltown and Wellington
Two aboriginal stone axe heads / adzes, with origins written on CAMPBELLTOWN and WELLINGTON, 3.74 in. x 2.76 in. and 3.74 in. x 2.76 in. x 3.54 in. x 2.95 in.
Aboriginal Stone Axe Heads from Alice Springs and Mt. Isa
Two aboriginal stone axe heads / adzes, with origins written on ALICE SPRINGS and MT. ISA, 3.74 in. x 2.95 in. and 3.74 in. x 2.95 in. x 4.33 in. x 3.74 in.
Ingham Aboriginal Stone Axe
Large aboriginal stone axe, with origin Ingham written on 7.28 in. x 5.31 in.
Aboriginal Hardwood Hunting Boomerang with Stone Work, 68cm
Antique aboriginal hardwood hunting boomerang, stone worked, with parallel inscribed lines to one side, 26.77 in. wide
Aboriginal Stone Artefacts Collection in 4-Drawer Chest
Large quantity of aboriginal stone artefacts, contained in a 4 drawer chest (19.88 in. wide, 10.04 in. high), each drawer with 2 trays of artefacts, the vast majority with place of origin written on including Questa Park, Anna Bay, 1 Mile Beach,…
Aboriginal Ceremonial Stone Artefacts with Place of Origin
Quantity of aboriginal ceremonial stone artefacts, most with place of origin written, including Bourke 9.06 in., Hungerford Qld 11.02 in., Birdsville 7.48 in. and others
Aboriginal Stone Artefacts and Tools Collection
Good collection of aboriginal stone artefacts, the majority with name of origin written, including a knives 4.72 in. Alice Springs, 8.07 in. Petermann Ranges, 5.12 in. Burundie, a chisel, a hammer (Crosslands) and others, together with a Triodia Resin…
Aboriginal Stone Axe with Steel Shaft and Horse Shoe Binding
An unusual Aboriginal stone axe with steel shaft, Austalia, hand wrought haft incorporating beaten horse shoe binding, possibly made by an Aboriginal (?) blacksmith, Boulia station, Queensland length 16.14 in.
North Queensland Stone Woomera with Spinifex Resin Binding
An early north Queensland woomera, Australia probably stone carved with peg attached by spinifex resin and store string binding, remnant binding to handle terminus length 29.13 in.
Antique Spear-Thrower and Sword Club from Arnhem Land
Fine & rare late 19th / early 20th century Spear-thrower. Stone carved, & measuring 33.86 in. Arnhem Land NT. Together with a rare port Essington sword club. Provenance: ex Charles Mountford, ex Jim Davidson collection Victoria, length 57.09 in. (sword…
19th Century Stone Cut Boomerangs - Two Sizes Available
Two early stone cut boomerangs,19th century 20.47 in. and 18.50 in. long
Halls Creek Aboriginal Stone Axe Head
Aboriginal stone axe head from Halls Creek, NSW
William Ricketts Aboriginal Clay Plaque and Ornament
A clay plaque and a small ornament by William Ricketts (1899-1993), the plaque featuring the face of an aboriginal youth in relief, and a tiny ornament with an attached tumbled veined ochre stone, depicting the face of an aboriginal elder; both with inscri
Aboriginal Stone Boomerangs with Patina (2)
Two early carved Aboriginal boomerangs, stone carved, excellent patina, length 53c, 23.23 in. (2)
Ancient Aboriginal Ritual Cylcons from Walgett Property
Two various ancient Aboriginal cylcons. Two ritual pieces fashioned from fine sedimentary stone. Collected over three generations of a farming family on a Walgett property.
Stone Club with Linear Motif and Fire Evidence
A Throwing or Fighting Club, Lake Eyre district, with stone cut linear motif, end with evidence of fire tending, late 19th century, 30.71 in.
Aboriginal Cyclone Message Stone
Aboriginal large cylcon (message stone). Long, straight tapering form with groups of incisions. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection. Length 16.54 in.
Aboriginal Boomerang with Stone Striations
19th century Aboriginal boomerang. Asymetrical club form with stone worked striations and incised grip. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection. Length 24.80 in.
Stone-tooled Fighting Club from South Australia
A Fighting Club (Murra Wirri) with stone tooled linear decoration, South Australian origin typical of the Lake Eyre district, late 19th century, 38.19 in. Provenance: Private Collection South Australia,
Aboriginal Sydney Sword
Mid 19th century Aboriginal Sydney sword. Stone worked curved hardwood form with incised, flattened whorl above hand grip. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection. Length 30.31 in.
Aboriginal Cornute Stones from Bungan Castle Museum
Two various ancient Aboriginal Cornute stones. Sedimentary ceremonial or marker stones probably from Western NSW or Qld. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection. Length 5.51 in. (each)
Aboriginal Spear Collection from Groote Eylandt & Maningrida
A collection of Aboriginal spears and artifacts from Groote Eylandt & Maningrida including wood shovel nose spear, steel shovel nose spear, stone head, pointed wood killing spear, Woomera, kangaroo bone fishing spear, digging stick. Provenance: The Alex &
Aboriginal Stone Axe with Ceremonial Design
An Aboriginal stone axe with old original binding and spinifex resin mount painted with ceremonial design. Central Australia. Length 14.96 in.
Aboriginal Woomera with Leaf-Shaped Springboard and Carvings
Aboriginal Woomera - Spear Thrower with leaf-shaped flat springboard. Front entirely covered with linear grooved carving, using zigzag and parallel motif. Stone tooled finish. Rich brown patina. Height 21.65 in. Width 6.69 in.
Carved Boab Nut and Wanjina Stone by Jack Wherra
Jack Wherra carved boab nut plus carved nut & stone wanjina, Western Australia, 20th century. Wanjina 7.68 in.
Antique Boomerangs from Lord McAlpine's Collection
Two old boomerangs, left: an early stone carved hunting boomerang, Western Australia, right : an early highly curved returning boomerang, made from hardwood, Southeast Australia, early 20th century. Provenance: Lord Alistair McAlpine (1942-2014); a British
19th Century SE Australian Boomerangs from McAlpine Collection
Three early south East Australian boomerangs, 19th century; finely stone carved and in good condition. Provenance: Lord Alistair McAlpine (1942-2014); a British businessman, politician and author who was an advisor to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, he w
Bundjalung Aboriginal Grinding Stone
Aboriginal grinding stone. Dug in Bundjalung country (Kyogle), c.2000, by farmer burying his dog. Provenance: provided. Length 6.30 in.
Enormous Aboriginal Stone Axe Head
Large ancient Aboriginal stone axe head, approx 14.96 in. long, 10.24 in.
Carved Hardwood Club from Early 19th Century Australia
An exceptional club, South East Australia (early nineteenth century), carved hardwood, 24.80 in. high. For a related example see: Robert Brough Smyth, The Aborigines of Victoria: with notes relating to the habits of the natives of other parts of Australia…
Rare Central Queensland Carved Hardwood Club
A fine and rare club (bendi), Central Queensland (nineteenth century), carved hardwood. An exceptionally fine and rare form of club, (of which we have two in this sale); this example appears to be stone carved., 31.77 in. high. Provenance: Private…
Early Parrying Shield from South East Australia
An early parrying shield, South East Australia (early nineteenth century), carved hardwood and natural pigments, 35.12 in. high. This fine and early example shows evidence of stone tooling and the intricate designs incised into the face of the shield have…
Ancient Aboriginal Wunda Shield with Dog Leg Motif
Aboriginal Wunda shield. Older stone worked shield with ochre filled incised dog leg motif. Also carved verso. Old loss to one corner. 27.17 in. x 6.69 in.
Aboriginal Stone Shield with Ochre Decoration
Aboriginal stone worked shield. Ochre and incised decoration. Length 24.02 in.
Flattened Ovoid Stone Churinga - 80cm Length
Stone churinga stone, medium, of flattened ovoid form. Length 31.50 in.
Damaged Aboriginal Churinga: 92cm Ovoid Stone
Aboriginal churinga, of flattened ovoid form, stone damaged. Length 36.22 in.