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 20th century; estate of Mr Gary Bradley, Victoria; thence by descent. Private Collection, Victoria.
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Register Now to view actual auction price for this item.
- Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
This item has been included into following indexes:
