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Australian Aboriginal Carved

Australian Aboriginal Carved Ancestor Figure with Ochre Paint
Australian Aboriginal Carved Ancestor Figure with Ochre Paint

Australian Aboriginal Carved Ancestor Figure with Ochre Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hand-carved wood ancestor figure with surface pictorial carving showing kangaroo hunting and decorated with black and red paint and white and yellow ocher pigment. The figure slightl...

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Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island
Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island

Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island

Located in Atlanta, GA

Title: A ceremonial spear with clan design paint Artist: John Martin Tipungwuti DOB: 18/01/1969 Medium: Ocher paint on wood carvin DOC: 2006 Provenance: COA from Jilamara Arts a...

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Early 2000s Australian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island
Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island

Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island

By Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri

Located in Atlanta, GA

Title: A ceremonial spear with clan design paint Artist: Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri DOB: 19/04/1973 Medium: Ocher paint on ironwood carving DOC: 2006 Provenance: COA from Jila...

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Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia. The piece was carved out of a single block of hard wood that is dense and heavy.

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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Australian Aboriginal Throwing Club
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Australian Aboriginal Throwing Club

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Australian Aboriginal Throwing Club

Located in South Burlington, VT

A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood and it dates to the early 20th century. Incised longitudinal fluted design with a pitch coated handle...

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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

Fine Aboriginal Wunda shield in carved with Zigzag Geometric fluted design colored with red and cream pigment.

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Australian Aboriginal Hand Carved Wood Woomera Throwing Spear 33"
Vintage Australian Aboriginal Hand Carved Wood Woomera Throwing Spear 33"

Vintage Australian Aboriginal Hand Carved Wood Woomera Throwing Spear 33"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 20th century Australian aboriginal wooden woomera or hunting spear.

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20th Century Australian Organic Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Australian Aboriginal Mulga Wood Carved Boomerang Throwing Stick 25"
Vintage Australian Aboriginal Mulga Wood Carved Boomerang Throwing Stick 25"

Vintage Australian Aboriginal Mulga Wood Carved Boomerang Throwing Stick 25"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century Australian aboriginal boomerang - asymmetrical shape made of reddish brown wood with a grooved front surface and smooth back. Dimensions: 25" x 3" x 0.5" (Length x...

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Late 20th Century Australian Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Hardwood

Tribal Aboriginal Australian Ritual Sculpture
Tribal Aboriginal Australian Ritual Sculpture

Tribal Aboriginal Australian Ritual Sculpture

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A rare example of a Churinga with the ritual painting not having been removed.

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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Australian Aboriginal Art Carved Wood Log Bone Totem Coffin with Skull Design
Australian Aboriginal Art Carved Wood Log Bone Totem Coffin with Skull Design

Australian Aboriginal Art Carved Wood Log Bone Totem Coffin with Skull Design

Located in Studio City, CA

Would be a great addition to any Australian Aboriginal or tribal art/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.

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20th Century Australian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Aboriginal Painted Coolamon Bowl Australia Tribal Art Decor Interior Design
Aboriginal Painted Coolamon Bowl Australia Tribal Art Decor Interior Design

Aboriginal Painted Coolamon Bowl Australia Tribal Art Decor Interior Design

Located in London, GB

Aboriginal Carved & Painted Coolamon A hand-carved wooden Aboriginal coolamon ( bowl ), decorated with traditional ochre pigments in earthy yellow, red, and black.

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Mid-20th Century Australian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

2 Roy Barker Signed Australian Aboriginal Mulga Wood Boomerangs Throwing Sticks
2 Roy Barker Signed Australian Aboriginal Mulga Wood Boomerangs Throwing Sticks

2 Roy Barker Signed Australian Aboriginal Mulga Wood Boomerangs Throwing Sticks

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of late 20th century mulga wood Australian aboriginal boomerangs. One curved / symmetrical, the other battle axe shaped. Woodburned/signed Roy Barker - Woganurra Brewarrina - N....

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20th Century Australian Organic Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Aboriginal Art on Bark by Gunybi Ganambarr Provenance
Contemporary Aboriginal Art on Bark by Gunybi Ganambarr Provenance

Contemporary Aboriginal Art on Bark by Gunybi Ganambarr Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist: Gunybi Ganambarr (Aboriginal Australian; 1973 -) Title: Baraltja Year of creation: 2009 Medium: natural earth pigment and carving on stringy bark Provenance: Painted for Buku...

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Early 2000s Australian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

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'Makani' Australian Aboriginal Fish Sculpture
'Makani' Australian Aboriginal Fish Sculpture

'Makani' Australian Aboriginal Fish Sculpture

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 68.9 in D 7.88 in

'Makani' Australian Aboriginal Fish Sculpture

By Nawurapu Wununmurra

Located in London, GB

Nawurapu Wununmurra "Makani" Natural Ochres on Kapok Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art Nawurapu Wununmurra is a senior artist at Buku-Larrngay Mulka and has been...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving
'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving

'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving

Unavailable

H 72.05 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving

By Galuma Maymuru 1

Located in London, GB

Galuma Maymuru - "Nyapililngu" - carving. Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art. This carving represents Nyapilingu as described in the story below. The artist is a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving
'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving

'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving

Unavailable

H 53.55 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving

By Galuma Maymuru 1

Located in London, GB

Galuma Maymuru, "Nyapililngu,"  Carving. Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art. This carving represents Nyapilingu as described in the story below. The artist is a M...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

'Baypinga Ga Garkman' Australian Aboriginal Fish Sculpture
'Baypinga Ga Garkman' Australian Aboriginal Fish Sculpture

'Baypinga Ga Garkman' Australian Aboriginal Fish Sculpture

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 49.61 in D 7.88 in

'Baypinga Ga Garkman' Australian Aboriginal Fish Sculpture

By Yumutijin Wununmurra

Located in London, GB

Yumutijin Wununmurra - Carving Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art Gangan is where the Dhalwanu have established their homeland centre, inland from the mid-coast of Blue Mud Bay...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

'Mokuy Spirit' Australian Aboriginal Sculpture by Nawurapu Wununmurra
'Mokuy Spirit' Australian Aboriginal Sculpture by Nawurapu Wununmurra

'Mokuy Spirit' Australian Aboriginal Sculpture by Nawurapu Wununmurra

By Nawurapu Wununmurra

Located in London, GB

Nawurapu Wununmurra - "Mokuy" - Carving Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art Mokuy statues are a traditional type of work, being sacred objects for the Yolnu, which...

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Australia
19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Australia

19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Australia

Unavailable

H 74.81 in W 3.94 in D 0.32 in

19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Australia

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely old large Clan Churinga, fine soft patina on both sides from rubbing during Aboriginal ceremonies. Deep vertical and linear carved design, done with a possum tooth or kangar...

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Antique 19th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Rare and Large 19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Australia
Rare and Large 19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Australia

Rare and Large 19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Australia

Unavailable

H 82.68 in W 4.73 in D 0.32 in

Rare and Large 19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Australia

Located in Vienna, AT

A Clan Churinga, stone carved, beautiful patina on both sides from rubbing during Aboriginal ceremonies.

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Antique 19th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

Fine Aboriginal Wunda shield in carved on both sides with Zigzag Geometric fluted design colored with red pigment.

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

Fine Aboriginal Wunda shield in hard wood carved on both sides with Zigzag Geometric fluted design colored with red and cream pigment.

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Aboriginal Painted Ceremonial Boomerang Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Aboriginal Painted Ceremonial Boomerang Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Aboriginal Painted Ceremonial Boomerang Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

A Fine Australian Aboriginal painted ceremonial Boomerang Decorated with paint and natural pigments Central desert region Australia Period: early 20th century Provenance: Old UK ...

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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

Fine large Antique Aboriginal Wunda shield in hard wood carved on both sides with Zigzag Geometric fluted design colored with red and cream pigment.

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Aboriginal Wooden Boomerangs
Pair of 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Aboriginal Wooden Boomerangs

Pair of 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Aboriginal Wooden Boomerangs

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Pair of antique Aboriginal boomerangs. Made from Mulga wood and carved using a stone. Good patination, signs of use and wear throughout. They date from the late 19th century.    

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Antique Late 19th Century Australian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Aboriginal People, Australia, Tribal Items
Aboriginal People, Australia, Tribal Items

Aboriginal People, Australia, Tribal Items

Located in Leuven , BE

Set of 3 tribal items crafted by Aboriginal People from Australia.

Category

20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Aboriginal Carved Wood Boomerang Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Antique Aboriginal Carved Wood Boomerang Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Antique Aboriginal Carved Wood Boomerang Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

Very Good Antique Aboriginal carved wood Boomerang Australia Carved with fluted design on one face chip design on back, red pigment Central desert region Australia Original Tribal p...

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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Australian Aboriginal Mulga Wood Carved Boomerang Throwing Stick 21"
Vintage Australian Aboriginal Mulga Wood Carved Boomerang Throwing Stick 21"

Vintage Australian Aboriginal Mulga Wood Carved Boomerang Throwing Stick 21"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century Australian aboriginal wooden boomerang - symmetrical shape with a beautiful two toned grain. Dimensions: 21.25" x 2.75" x 0.5" (Length x Width x Height)

Category

Late 20th Century Australian Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Hardwood

Aboriginal "Matanife Fene" Woman's Dance Stick from Australia
Aboriginal "Matanife Fene" Woman's Dance Stick from Australia

Aboriginal "Matanife Fene" Woman's Dance Stick from Australia

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hand Carved Soft wood , Blackened + Powdered Charcoal + Plant Juice. Frigale Bird Totem from Santa Ana, Salomon Islands. in Australia.

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20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

Located in London, GB

Fine large Antique Aboriginal Wunda shield in hard wood carved on both sides with a highly artistic Zigzag Geometric fluted design colored with red and and white pigment & paint.

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Central Australia
19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Central Australia

19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Central Australia

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H 29.34 in W 4.93 in D 5.12 in

19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Central Australia

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely old Churinga, fine soft patina on both sides from rubbing during Aboriginal ceremonies. Deep vertical and linear carved design, done with a possum tooth or kangaroo claw. Tr...

Category

Antique 19th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Australian Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang
19th Century Australian Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang

19th Century Australian Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A good mid-19th century Oceania Australian aboriginal hunting boomerang, fine stone carved hard wood with the initials carved “L.R.” in excellent original condition.  

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Antique 19th Century Australian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Other

Early 20th Century Aboriginal Wunda Shield, Western Australia
Early 20th Century Aboriginal Wunda Shield, Western Australia

Early 20th Century Aboriginal Wunda Shield, Western Australia

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful Aboriginal Wunda shield, Western Australia. Pandal design featuring white clay, red ochre wash.

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. This pair of war shields originate from the Mendi region, within the Southern Highland...

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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Australian Aboriginal Painted Totem Pole from Elcho Island
Australian Aboriginal Painted Totem Pole from Elcho Island

Australian Aboriginal Painted Totem Pole from Elcho Island

Located in Atlanta, GA

A hollow log painted with Ocher with a clan-based design. Title: Djirrididi Log Artist: James Patrick Lamuta DOB: 01/04/1984 Medium: Ocher pigment on wood Provenance: COA from E...

Category

Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Australian Aboriginal Yawkyawk Fiber Sculpture
Australian Aboriginal Yawkyawk Fiber Sculpture

Australian Aboriginal Yawkyawk Fiber Sculpture

By Allison Guwanjguwanj

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fiber art by contemporary aboriginal artist Allison Guwanjguwanj. It depicts a dreamtime creature called "Yawkyawk" which is the ancestor of the clan. It is a mermaid-like creature ...

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Early 2000s Australian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

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Australian Aboriginal Carved For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Australian aboriginal carved you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Australian aboriginal carved for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and granite. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage Australian aboriginal carved now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an Australian aboriginal carved — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Australian aboriginal carved, those designed in folk art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Australian aboriginal carved over the years, but those crafted by Thomas Newman, Myra Ann Tipiloura and Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Australian Aboriginal Carved?

Prices for an Australian aboriginal carved can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $269 and can go as high as $35,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,023.