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,
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,
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…
Tiwi Ceremonial Pukamani Pole: Ironwood Carving with Earth Pigments
Aboriginal Tiwi ceremonial Pukamani pole. Carved ironwood and natural earth pigments. Illustrated XXX, height 61.81 in. Reference: Isaacs, J. Tiwi, Art, history, culture, p.220; a photograph of the Tiwa Pima saleroom c.1980s shows this pole in the…
Ceremonial Message Board with Interlocking Key Patterns and Diagonal Lines
Aboriginal artist unknown, an early ceremonial message board, circa late 19th century / early 20th century, hardwood with carved interlocking key patterns interposed with diagonal lines. With patina. 16.14 in. x 3.15 in.
Tiwi Ceremonial Spears: Aboriginal Art from Northern Australia
Three Australian Aboriginal Tiwi ceremonial spears (Bathurst and Melville Island) mid 20th century carved and incised hardwood, length 100.79 in., 111.42 in., & 118.11 in., other notes: Executed on the Bathurst or Melville Island, Northern Territory in…
Tiwi Islands Spears Collection: Traditional and Ceremonial Indigenous Weapons
Set of four spears from the Tiwi Islands a hardwood shovel-nosed spear, a barbed ceremonial spear painted with earth pigments, a ceremonial two-pronged spear painted with pigments, and a single piece painted and fluted spear. The longest 100.00 in. (4)
Aboriginal Decorated Didgeridoo - 93 cm Length
Didgeridoo, Aboriginal ceremonial instrument, decorated with spears and turtles, with natural pigments, length 36.61 in.
Ceremonial Boomerang with White Pigment Decoration
Central Australian ceremonial boomerang, with white pigment decoration. Mid 20th century. With a custom stand. 29.13 in.
Ceremonial Boomerang with Indigenous Repair, Early 20th Century
Ceremonial boomerang, decorated with pigment for ceremonial purposes. A stable indigenous repair to the head. Early 20th century.
Kimberley Walgaroo Ceremonial Post
Rare ceremonial post (Walgaroo), Kimberley, Western Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood, European paint and natural pigment. Walgaroo or ceremonial post is kept with a singing stick. Approx length 19.09 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland.…
Central Australian Incised Boomerang
Early incised ceremonial boomerang, Central Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. Approx length 22.24 in. x 3.15 in. Provenance: Collected by Mr. Fred Cavenagh who was granted a pastoral lease to an area 100km Ne of Alice Springs in…
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
Rare Fishtail Fighting Club from Port Essington
Superb rare fishtail fighting club, Port Essington, Cobourg Peninsula, Northern Territory. Carved hardwood, natural earth pigments and bush string. Cf. Davies, S., collected: 150 years of Aboriginal Art and artifacts at the Macleay Museum, the University o
Tiwi Island Painted Spear - 151 cm Length
Tiwi Island ceremonial spear, of elongated form, with painted decoration, in tones of white and brown, length 59.45 in.
Tiwi Island Painted Ceremonial Spear
Tiwi Island ceremonial spear, of long elongated form, with painted decoration in tones of brown, white and black, a/f, length 60.04 in.
Rare Fishtail Fighting Club from Port Essington, Northern Territory
Rare fishtail fighting club, Port Essington, Cobourg Peninsula, Northern Territory. Carved hardwood and natural pigment. Cf. Davies, S., collected: 150 years of Aboriginal Art and artifacts at the Macleay Museum, the University of Sydney, Sydney 2002, p. 2
Tiwi Dance Wand from Northern Territory
Large Tiwi ceremonial dance wand, Tiwi group, Melville and Bathurst Islands, Northern Territory. Carved and engraved wood with natural earth pigment (no custom stand), length 36.61 in. x 4.72 in. Provenance: Executed on Bathurst or Melville Islands,…
Tiwi Dance Club from Northern Territory
Rare Tiwi ceremonial dance club, Tiwi group, Melville and Bathurst Islands, Northern Territory. Carved and engraved hardwood with natural earth pigment, length 27.76 in. x 4.33 in. Provenance: Executed on Bathurst or Melville Islands, Northern Territory…
Aboriginal Ceremonial Spear - 135cm
Aboriginal painted ceremonial spear 53.15 in.
Ochre-marked Kali ceremonial boomerang from Arnhem Land
Arnhem land ceremonial boomerang a Kali with traditional ochre markings. 22.05 in.
Intricate Carved Desert Dance Paddle with Spinifex Resin Handle
A Central Desert dance paddle hardwood intricately carved in traditional pattern front, smooth on back, spinifex resin on handle. 28.74 in.
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.
Fluted Aboriginal Shield
Aboriginal ceremonial shield, mid 20th century Western Australian hardwood carved lineal fluting and detailed design front and rear. 28.74 in.
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.
Mornington Island Hat and Wand
A ceremonial hat with ostrich and lyre bird feathers, natural hemp and natural ochres. Also a dance Wand. Both from Mornington Island. The hat is 15.35 in.
Mornington Island Ritual Boomerang
Large ceremonial boomerang, Mornington Island, Queensland, carved hardwood and natural pigments (with custom stand) used in ritual dance, rather than hunting. The white tips are typical Mornington Island motifs. Length 33.66 in. x 2.76 in. Provenance:…
Ceremonial Boomerang with Mythological Design
Painted ceremonial boomerang, Central Australia, carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment (with custom stand) Typical Central Australian boomerang used in fighting or to provide musical accompaniment to singing by clapping a pair of them together.
Tiwi Dance Wand from Northern Territory, Australia
Tiwi ceremonial dance wand, Tiwi group, Melville and Bathurst Islands, Northern Territory, carved and engraved hardwood with natural earth pigment (no custom stand) length 38.98 in. x 5.12 in. Provenance: Executed on Bathurst or Melville Islands, Northern…
North Australian ceremonial shield
Painted ceremonial shield, Desert North, Northern Territory, Australia, carved beanwood and natural pigments (no custom stand) shield of softwood, grooved on both sides, handles flush, cut out of solid, decorated with red and white ochre design. Length 71.
Carved Western Australian Shield with Natural Pigment Decoration
Ceremonial shield, Western Australia, carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment (with custom stand) of elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with traditional motif designs, infilled with natural earth pigment, the reverse similarly decorated wit
Engraved ceremonial boomerang from Central Australia
Large ceremonial boomerang, Central Australia, carved and engraved hardwood, ceremonial boomerang, the front decorated with finely fluted design and circle motif, finely adzed on the reverse. Approx. length 35.43 in.
Engraved Hardwood Boomerang from Western Australia
Incised ceremonial boomerang, Western Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood. Provenance: Private Collection, New South Wales. Approx. length 33.07 in. x 2.95 in.
Rare Western Australian ceremonial club
Rare ceremonial club, Western Australia. Club with an elliptical shaped head and tapering to form an elongated handle. Plano-convex in cross section. The face decorated with an incised geometric pattern. Carved and engraved hardwood, natural pigments with
Rare Australian ceremonial club with incised geometric pattern
Rare ceremonial club, Western Australia. Club with an elliptical shaped head and tapering to form an elongated handle. Plano-convex in cross section. The face decorated with an incised geometric pattern. Carved and engraved hardwood, natural pigments with
Central Australian Incised Boomerang
Early incised ceremonial boomerang, Central Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood. Provenance: Collected 1960's. Private Collection, New South Wales. Approx. length 30.59 in. x 2.36 in.
Fine Incised Fighting Club from Northwest Australia
Incised fighting club, Northwest Australia. This is an unusual specimen with a finely carved ceremonial pattern. Carved and engraved hardwood. Provenance: Private Collection, New South Wales. Cf. Fig 163, Aboriginal Australia Agdc. Approx. length 69 x 3.5
Central Australian Incised Boomerang
Early incised ceremonial boomerang, Central Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigment. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland. Approx. length 29.13 in. x 3.15 in.
Northern Territory Shield with Black and White Design
Painted ceremonial shield, Northern Territory, Australia. Shield of softwood, grooved on both sides, handles flush, cut out of solid, decorated with black and white design.Carved beanwood and natural pigments. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. Approx
Rainforest Cross Boomerang from Queensland
Rainforest cross boomerang, Queensland. A cross boomerang made of two elongated oval wooden sections of similar size set at right angles in center and secured with lawyer cane and resin. The surface is painted in the characteristic Queensland rainforest st
Tiwi Ceremonial Spears from Northern Territory
Two Tiwi ceremonial spears, Tiwi group, Melville and Bathurst Islands, Northern Territory. Tiwi ceremonial spears are a special form of elaborately carved and painted spear used in ceremonial display rather than as functional weapons or implements. Carved
Bat Ancestor Shield
Painted ceremonial shield, Desert North, Northern Territory, Australia. Shield of softwood, grooved on both sides, handles flush, cut out of solid, decorated with black and white design depicting bat dreaming ancestor. Carved beanwood and natural pigments.
South Australian Boomerang Club
Fine incised ceremonial boomerang club, South Australia. Carved and engraved hardwood. Provenance: Dr Gerald Holt Collection. Lord McAlpine Collection. Private Collection, Sydney. Approx. length 32.48 in. x 2.76 in.
Aboriginal Desert Shield with Incisions and Pigment
Aboriginal Western Desert shield. Old bean wood shield with ceremonial incisions. Remnants of pigment to face and crusted verso. Age and use patina. Length 22.05 in.
Arnhem Land Totemic Boomerang
Arnhem land ceremonial boomerang. Losses to hatched and dotted totemic decoration. 29.92 in.
Contemporary Aboriginal Hollow Log Coffin
A contemporary Aboriginal hollow log coffin, Central Arnhem land, Australia, hollowed tree trunk, painted section between two undecorated ends with cross-hatching and line work designs in traditional colours: yellow, red, black and white. Each log coffin w
Aboriginal Morning Star Ceremonial Pole from Elcho Island
An Aboriginal morning star ceremonial pole, Elcho Island, Northern Territory. Provenance: collected by the vendor from Galiwin'ku, Elcho Island, 1998, height 81.10 in.
Ochre-decorated Sawfish Rostrum from Arnhem Land, Australia
A ceremonial saw fish Rostrum, Northern Territory, Australia, decorated with ochre. Provenance: Collected on Elcho Island, Arnhem land in 1970s, length 21.26 in.
Aboriginal Morning Star Ceremonial Pole from Elcho Island
An Aboriginal morning star ceremonial pole, Elcho Island, Northern Territory. Provenance: Collected by the vendor from Galiwin'ku, Elcho Island, 1998, height 73.62 in.
Aboriginal Spear and Shield Set
An Aboriginal ceremonial spear and shield (i) Hardwood ceremonial spear with carvings to the head of spear length 39.76 in. (ii) Hardwood shield with carved decoration to both sides length 37.40 in.; width: 10.04 in.
Tiwi Painted Ceremonial Pole on Base (130cm)
An early Tiwi painted ceremonial pole on base, total height 51.18 in.
Arnhem Land Sword Club with Ochre Decoration, 150cm
Arnhem land ceremonial sword club, string bound grip. Traces of original ochre decoration, small losses to hilt terminals, length 59.06 in.
Tiwi Island Dance Spears
Two ceremonial dance spears. Tiwi Islands. Carved hardwood with ochre decoration & use patina. Shortened shafts, length 43.31 in.
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…
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
Stoneworked ceremonial dance woomera with incised decoration
Early ceremonial dance woomera, WA. Stoneworked incised decoration to one face. Small to edge, length 27.56 in.
Rare Central Australian Ceremonial Boomerang
Extremely rare ceremonial boomerang Central Australia. Covered with down & pigments, bush string connecting both ends. Ex Brokensha collection South Australia, length 20.08 in.
Tiwi Kwajakor Dance Hat
Tiwi Kwajakor dance hat. Mornington Peninsula, human hair, bamboo, ochres, cassowary feathers. David Said Collection, height 21.65 in.
Northern Territory Aboriginal Fish-Tailed Ceremonial Club
Aboriginal fish tailed ceremonial club, probably Northern Territory with polychrome hatched decoration. Length 52.36 in.
Aboriginal Dance Board with Carved Snakes
An Aboriginal dance board, Papunya (N.T.) central deserts, 20th century, carved softwood and painted finish, reverse decorated with painted carved snakes, 23.23 in. high
Kangaroo Dreaming Boomerang
Ceremonial boomerang, kangaroo Dreaming 1975, old Mick Walankari Tjakamarra (c.1914-1996), Papunya, Western Desert, NT, Mulga wood and synthetic polymer, 25.98 in. Provenance: painted during 1975 at Papunya, Western Desert, purchased at the Aboriginal and…
Aboriginal ceremonial club with duckbill tip
Early Aboriginal ceremonial club. Scored symbols to ducksbill tip. Use patina & scored shaft. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection.
Aboriginal Sword Club with Incised Pattern
Early Aboriginal ceremonial sword club. Finely hatched and incised pattern to top. Flat underside has fine linear grooves. Losses to both tips, and hanging hole drilled to tip. Length 108
Aboriginal Ceremonial Club with Ochre Markings
19th century Aboriginal ceremonial club. Banded ochre markings with fibre and resin handgrip. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection. Length 39.76 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)
Ceremonial Bird from Arnhem Land
A ceremonial bird, Arnhem Land, Northen Territory (circa 1980s), paperbark, bush string, natural earth pigments and feathers, 28.74 in. long
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.
Ochre-painted ceremonial spears from Groote Eylandt
A pair of ceremonial spears, Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory, collected 1960's; finely carved and ochre painted designs. 50.39 in. each
Central Australian Ceremonial Boomerang
A ceremonial boomerang, Central Australia (1930s), natural earth pigments on carved wood. 28.74 in.
Ceremonial Hooked Boomerang from Northern Territory
An early ceremonial hooked boomerang, Northern Territory (early 20th century), natural earth pigments on carved hardwood. 33.07 in.
Tiwi Spear Tips: Ceremonial Artifacts in Two Sizes
Two Tiwi ceremonial spear tips 29.92 in., 48.03 in.
Aboriginal Ceremonial Spear from Tiwi Islands, Northern Australia
An Aboriginal ceremonial spear, Tiwi Islands, Northern Australia 68.50 in.
Ironwood Ceremonial Clubs from Northern Territory
Three fine ceremonial clubs, Bathurst or Melville Islands, Northern Territory, (circa 1930), carved ironwood and natural earth pigments, 19.88 in.; 21.26 in.; 17.91 in. (3). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Rare North Queensland ceremonial boomerang-club
An important and rare ceremonial boomerang / club (lil-lil), North Queensland (circa 1900), carved hardwood, 31.69 in. high. Provenance: Private Collection, Victoria, This extraordinary and large ceremonial boomerang-club is carved of hardwood with an…
Arnhem Land Burial Post with Ceremonial Design
Arnhem Land Burial post with four pointed projecting protuberances, painted in ceremonial design. Provenance: Ex. Michael Leyland collection, this burial post was purchased 1968 from the Superintendent at the time of the Manninggerida Arnhem Land Governmen
Arnhem Land X-Ray Pole with Lizards and Fish, 1970
Arnhem Land decorated ceremonial puhant pole x-ray painting, with lizards and fish natural earth pigments purchase circa 1970 64.17 in.
Fluted Cyclon Pair with South Australian Lengths
Ceremonial cyclons, pair of sate with fluted design to one end of each Cyclon South Australian Lengths 31 and 16.93 in.