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Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
is a lovely and authentic example of a parrying shield for collectors of aboriginal art.
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia

$2,200
H 26.5 in W 5 in D 4 in
Aboriginal Carved Wood Woomera Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine Large Aboriginal woomera carved in hard mulga wood with pleasing curved chip carved interior
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Early 20th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Hardwood

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

Aboriginal Carved Wood Woomera Australia Tribal Art Interior Design

$650
H 35 in W 6 in D 6 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Hardwood

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

$684
H 33.47 in W 3.15 in D 0.79 in
Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood and it dates to the
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Early 20th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club
Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club

Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club

$310 Sale Price
58% Off
H 26.5 in Dm 2.5 in
19th Century Aboriginal Australian Stone-Cut Wunda Shield
Located in London, GB
This 19th century finely incised, stone-cut Aboriginal Wunda shield from Australia (Western Desert
Category

19th Century Australian Tribal Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Aboriginal Australian Stone-Cut Wunda Shield
19th Century Aboriginal Australian Stone-Cut Wunda Shield

19th Century Aboriginal Australian Stone-Cut Wunda Shield

$2,191
H 23.23 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in

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Large Aboriginal Central Desert Bean Wood Shield
Located in London, GB
A large Aboriginal central desert bean wood shield, Superb fine large example carved with
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1910s Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Aboriginal Central Desert Bean Wood Shield
Large Aboriginal Central Desert Bean Wood Shield

Large Aboriginal Central Desert Bean Wood Shield

H 28.35 in W 14.18 in D 2.37 in
Fine Old Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board
Located in London, GB
Fine old Australian Aboriginal Churinga or sacred message board The Churinga is a sacred message
Category

Late 19th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Fine Old Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board
Fine Old Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board

Fine Old Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board

H 24.02 in W 5.91 in D 0.4 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
Category

19th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

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

19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Australia

H 74.81 in W 3.94 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
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19th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal 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

H 82.68 in W 4.73 in D 0.32 in
Fine Rare Old Australian Aboriginal Tiwi Islands Ceremonial Paddle Club
Located in London, GB
Fine rare Old Aboriginal Tiwi Islands ceremonial paddle club The very finely carved club in hard
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Late 19th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Rare Old Australian Aboriginal Tiwi Islands Ceremonial Paddle Club
Fine Rare Old Australian Aboriginal Tiwi Islands Ceremonial Paddle Club

Fine Rare Old Australian Aboriginal Tiwi Islands Ceremonial Paddle Club

H 28.75 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Early 20th Century to Mid-20th Century Aboriginal Woomera, Central Australia
Located in Vienna, AT
Aboriginal spearthrower carved and incised wood, abrus seeds, cane, shell and gum resin. 62.5cms
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Early 20th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century to Mid-20th Century Aboriginal Woomera, Central Australia
Early 20th Century to Mid-20th Century Aboriginal Woomera, Central Australia

Early 20th Century to Mid-20th Century Aboriginal Woomera, Central Australia

H 24.61 in W 4.14 in D 0.2 in
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
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Early 20th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal 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

H 33.47 in W 2.37 in D 0.4 in
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
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Early 20th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal 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

H 28 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal 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

H 29 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
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
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Early 20th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal 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

H 29 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
19th Century Aboriginal Parrying Shield
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare 19th Century Australian aboriginal parrying shield, the obverse with incised carved spiders
Category

19th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

19th Century Aboriginal Parrying Shield
19th Century Aboriginal Parrying Shield

19th Century Aboriginal Parrying Shield

H 32 in W 8 in D 4 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal 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

H 28 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Antique Box Casket Australien Aboriginal Oil Painting of a Lizard
Located in Munich, DE
This highly unusual wooden box is painted int he tradition of Australien Aboriginies. The box is made from blackened wood and painted with oil colors.  
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1910s Australian Folk Art Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Box Casket Australien Aboriginal Oil Painting of a Lizard
Antique Box Casket Australien Aboriginal Oil Painting of a Lizard

Antique Box Casket Australien Aboriginal Oil Painting of a Lizard

H 3.43 in W 11.03 in D 6.58 in
Nulla Nulla (club) by an Australian Aboriginal
Located in Bondi Beach, NSW
Nulla Nullas or killing sticks are used when hunting for stunning animals when caught or stopping them in their tracks when on the move. They are also used in human conflict or for e...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Nulla Nulla (club) by an Australian Aboriginal
Nulla Nulla (club) by an Australian Aboriginal

Nulla Nulla (club) by an Australian Aboriginal, 1930

H 23.63 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Australian Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good mid-19th century Oceania Australian aboriginal hunting boomerang, fine stone carved hard
Category

19th Century Australian Primitive Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Other

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

19th Century Australian Aboriginal Hunting Boomerang

H 27.56 in W 3.15 in D 5.91 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
Category

19th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

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

19th Century Aboriginal Churinga, Central Australia

H 29.34 in W 4.93 in D 5.12 in
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
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Early 20th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Early 20th Century Aboriginal Wunda Shield, Western Australia

H 25.4 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
Fine Old Large Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board
Located in London, GB
Fine Old Large Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board The churinga is a sacred
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Late 19th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Old Large Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board
Fine Old Large Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board

Fine Old Large Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board

H 24.02 in W 5.91 in D 0.4 in
Fine Rare Old Australian Aboriginal Tiwi Islands Ceremonial Paddle Club
Located in London, GB
Fine rare Old Aboriginal Tiwi Islands ceremonial paddle club The very finely carved club in hard
Category

Late 19th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Rare Old Australian Aboriginal Tiwi Islands Ceremonial Paddle Club
Fine Rare Old Australian Aboriginal Tiwi Islands Ceremonial Paddle Club

Fine Rare Old Australian Aboriginal Tiwi Islands Ceremonial Paddle Club

H 28.75 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Fine Aboriginal Central Desert Wunda Shield
Located in London, GB
A Fine Aboriginal Wunda shield Central desert region A stone carved shield in had wood with red
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1910s Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Aboriginal Central Desert Wunda Shield
Fine Aboriginal Central Desert Wunda Shield

Fine Aboriginal Central Desert Wunda Shield

H 15.75 in W 11.03 in D 1.58 in
Fine Old Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board
Located in London, GB
A fine aboriginal churinga with stone carved layered interlocking design to one face. The churinga
Category

Late 19th Century Australian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Old Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board
Fine Old Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board

Fine Old Australian Aboriginal Churinga or Sacred Message Board

H 13.78 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in

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IRIS I - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter)
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
a mesmerizing sea of blue, green and ocre color tones from an ongoing photography project since the late 1990s, capturing the details of the human iris and a pupil's unique abstracti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Photographic Film

IRIS I - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter)
IRIS I - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter)

Frank Schott
IRIS I - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter), 2013

$7,200
H 2 in Dm 45 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
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15th Century and Earlier African Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Bone

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

$34,470
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Japan Rare Large Antique Hand Carved Stone Altar Display Base, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Japan comes this seldom found , one of a kind large granite stone display base featuring four sets of altar steps- an impressive and spiritually significant object for displayin...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Limestone

Japan Rare Large Antique Hand Carved Stone Altar Display Base, 19th Century
Japan Rare Large Antique Hand Carved Stone Altar Display Base, 19th Century

Japan Rare Large Antique Hand Carved Stone Altar Display Base, 19th Century

$1,440 Sale Price
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H 4.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

$3,200
H 25.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
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 Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Australian Aboriginal Carved Ancestor Figure with Ochre Paint

$1,600
H 32.5 in Dm 6 in
Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Entitled "Two Kuniya (Pythons) During Tingari Cycle", this mesmerizing painting was painted by Australian aboriginal artist Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa (1950-2020) in 2004. The image...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa
Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa

Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kenny Williams Tjampitjinpa

$12,000
H 48 in W 48 in D 1 in
Tribal Aboriginal Australian Ritual Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A rare example of a Churinga with the ritual painting not having been removed.
Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Tribal Aboriginal Australian Ritual Sculpture
Tribal Aboriginal Australian Ritual Sculpture

Tribal Aboriginal Australian Ritual Sculpture

$7,500
H 55 in W 5 in D 1 in
Rare Very Large Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kathleen Petyarre
By Kathleen Petyarre
Located in Atlanta, GA
A significant contemporary aboriginal painting by Kathleen Petyarre (1940-2018) in 2010. The painting was a rare oversize piece, exceptionally executed in earthy colors, showcasing m...
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2010s Australian Modern Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Rare Very Large Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kathleen Petyarre
Rare Very Large Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kathleen Petyarre

Rare Very Large Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kathleen Petyarre

$46,000
H 78.75 in W 77.5 in D 1 in
Aboriginal Diptyque Paintings by Raelene Kerinauia
By Raelene Kerinauia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely diptyque paintings by Australian Aboriginal artist Raelene Kerinauia (1962- ). Born in 1962 (Tiwi People), Wurrumiyanga, Mantiyupwi Country, Bathurst Island, Northern Terri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Canvas

Aboriginal Diptyque Paintings by Raelene Kerinauia
Aboriginal Diptyque Paintings by Raelene Kerinauia

Aboriginal Diptyque Paintings by Raelene Kerinauia

$5,000
H 32.5 in W 24.75 in D 1.25 in
African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base 34 x 20cm.
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Leather

African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century

African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century

$5,824
H 26.38 in W 28.35 in D 5.91 in
Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kudditji Kngwarreye
Located in Atlanta, GA
Entitled "My Country", this bold and abstract landscape painting was by renowned Australian aboriginal artist Kudditji Kngwarreye (1928-2017). Acrylic painting on canvas, it was pain...
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2010s Australian Modern Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kudditji Kngwarreye
Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kudditji Kngwarreye

Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Kudditji Kngwarreye

$6,000
H 30 in W 43 in D 2 in
Caterpillar Dreaming Australian Aboriginal Artist Lorna Fencer
By Lorna Fencer Napurrula
Located in Atlanta, GA
Description: "Caterpillar Dreaming" painting by Lorna Fencer Napurrula Lorna is a Senior Warlpiri Custodian and she is among a small group of women who collectively produced the fir...
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20th Century Australian Modern Antique Aboriginal Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Caterpillar Dreaming Australian Aboriginal Artist Lorna Fencer
Caterpillar Dreaming Australian Aboriginal Artist Lorna Fencer

Caterpillar Dreaming Australian Aboriginal Artist Lorna Fencer

$18,000
H 54 in W 80 in D 1.5 in
Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century
Located in Delft, NL
A Tonga Pakipaki war club, Polynesia, 18th century An exceptional ironwood war club originating from Tonga, Polynesia. 18th century and hand carved with complex geometric patterns...
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18th Century Polynesian Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century
Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century

Tonga Pakipaki War Club, Polynesia, 18th Century

$33,281
H 40.56 in W 3.94 in D 1.38 in
Australian boomerang, 19th century
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A 19th century boomerang from Australia. Good patina and presented on a stand.
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Late 19th Century Australian Tribal Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Australian boomerang, 19th century
Australian boomerang, 19th century

Australian boomerang, 19th century

$1,040
H 22.05 in W 5.12 in D 0.79 in
Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well-used wood door lock used by the Bambara people, Mali, Africa, with crosspiece. The top is an animal head with horns possibly an antelope. Includes original movable bolt or cross...
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique Aboriginal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece

Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece

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H 17.5 in W 16.5 in D 2.5 in
Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Early 2000s Australian Tribal Antique Aboriginal Art

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

$2,500
H 48 in W 4 in D 0.2 in
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Antique Aboriginal Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique aboriginal art on 1stDibs. A piece of antique aboriginal art — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of antique aboriginal art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique aboriginal art, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Aboriginal Art?

The average selling price for a piece of antique aboriginal art at 1stDibs is $1,282, while they’re typically $89 on the low end and $20,689 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Folk-art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Aboriginal Art
  • What is Aboriginal art called?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Aboriginal art is also called Indigenous Australian art. Most Aboriginal art is in the form of painting, but there are many pieces of art created using other media. Aboriginal art is only considered Aboriginal if it is work created by someone who is of that origin.

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