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VINTAGE TOMI LEATHER STUFFED POLAR BEAR WITH LABEL VGC 60ies
By Stelton
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Tomi Leather Stuffed Polar Bear with Label & Tag VGC 1960's100% of item proceeds benefits a non-profit animal shelter: The Ferret Association of CT*Used but in very good used...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Leather
Wing Water Vessel. Terracotta - Matte
Located in Dunedin, NZ
Introducing the Wing Water Vessel, a versatile piece that is sure to elevate your dining table or living space. This unique vessel serves as both a water vessel and a vase, making it...
Category
2010s Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Wing Water Vessel. Slate Black - Matte
Located in Dunedin, NZ
Introducing the Wing Water Vessel, a versatile piece that is sure to elevate your dining table or living space. This unique vessel serves as both a water vessel and a vase, making it...
Category
2010s Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Wing Water Vessel. Mist White - Matte
Located in Dunedin, NZ
Introducing the Wing Water Vessel, a versatile piece that is sure to elevate your dining table or living space. This unique vessel serves as both a water vessel and a vase, making it...
Category
2010s Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Wing Water Vessel. Olive Green - Matte
Located in Dunedin, NZ
Introducing the Wing Water Vessel, a versatile piece that is sure to elevate your dining table or living space. This unique vessel serves as both a water vessel and a vase, making it...
Category
2010s Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Wing Water Vessel. Sangria - Matte
Located in Dunedin, NZ
Introducing the Wing Water Vessel, a versatile piece that is sure to elevate your dining table or living space. This unique vessel serves as both a water vessel and a vase, making it...
Category
2010s Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Silver Plate Handled Cocktail Shaker with Enameled Rooster on Lid
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco silver plate cocktail shaker of exaggerated geometric form with incised line decoration to the foot and body, an exaggerated handle and spout with a threaded cap secured by ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Fold Wine Rack, Iridescent Yellow Zinc, Geometric, Brutalist Stacking Storage
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Fold wine rack is a Brutalist inspired modular design that can be stacked in a variety of sizes and configurations. Made from folded sheet metal with an iridescent zinc plated finish...
Category
2010s Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel
Carl Cooper (Australian) Pottery Dish, Incised Lizard, Stingray & Turtle, c1950
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Carl Cooper (1912-1966) was born in Williamstown, Victoria, Australia.
He was a ceramicist associated with the influential Boyd family and in the mid-1940s he worked with Arthur Merric Boyd and John Perceval at the AMB pottery in Murrumbeena just outside Melbourne.
Cooper lost the use of his legs from polio contracted in his twenties. Each day, Arthur Boyd’s brother David would push Cooper’s wheelchair to the pottery.
Cooper’s earthenware pieces were incised or painted in designs often influenced by Aboriginal bark paintings...
Category
Mid-20th Century Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Blackened Vide Poche Rond XL by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Vide Poche Rond XL by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 18 x H 4 cm
Materials: Bronze
Discard your day at the door.
Your Vide Poche XL is designed with your loose-pocket items in...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Reversible Watch Tray by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Reversible Watch Tray by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 26 x D 11 x H 3 cm
Materials: Bronze
A watch tray designed in collaboration with Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Time and Place'. The tray offers two distinct sides - one with a double watch...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Lilium Vase - Matte Black
Located in Dunedin, NZ
Elevate your home decor game with the Lilium Vase! This beautifully designed piece is perfect for those who want to add a touch of sophistication and elegance to their space.
Crafte...
Category
2010s Other Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Calacatta Viola Block Thoronet Dish by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Calacatta Viola Block Thoronet Dish by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 24 x D 6 x H 33 cm
Materials: Calacatta Viola Marble
The Thoronet Dish in Calacatta Viola marble. Unlike the bronze...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Calacatta Block Thoronet Dish by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Calacatta Block Thoronet Dish by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 24 x D 6 x H 33 cm
Materials: Calacatta Marble
The Thoronet Dish in Calacatta marble. Unlike the bronze and aluminium ver...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Sana Vase Large by Tom Fereday
Located in Geneve, CH
Sana vase small by Tom Fereday
Dimensions: D 12 x H 27.5 cm
Materials: Solid Cast Quartz Glass
Also available in clear frosted.
The SANA collection is the first ever home wares collection developed by designer Tom Fereday and was conducted from a research-based approach into wellbeing within the domestic living space.
Material research focused on natural materials which may be subtle yet retain a high perceived value. The resulting chosen material, solid cast quartz glass was selected for its high degree of optical transparency, natural variation in finish, thermal excellence and overall weight and quality.
Tom Fereday develops products based on the principle of honest design, conveying a design process which celebrates the materials and manufacturing processes behind furniture and products, to design from the inside out. By using the materials and environment as a positive design constraint we guide intelligent and thoughtful design outcomes which connect with people through natural materials, tactile finishes and unique design. We strive to create enduring designs which are meaningful to people and their environment.
Born in Australia, Tom Fereday grew up in England studying at the Wimbledon School of Art before moving to Sydney to complete an honours in Industrial Design at the University of Technology Sydney. Working across Europe and Australia Tom Fereday went onto found his sole practice in 2012.
Affiliations
Society for Responsible Design (SRD)
Design Institute of Australia (DIA)
Awards
2019 - House & Garden style awards - ETO Desk
2018 - Idea Awards - SIA Chair - Highly Commended
2018 - LAMP International lighting competition - Winner established designer
2018 - Lane Crawford creative callout - Winner
2018 - Good Design Awards - SIA chair - Gold winner
2017 - Mercedes-Benz Design Award - SIA Chair - Winner
2017 - International Design Award - SP01 collection - Honoree
2017 - International Darc Awards - Mito Lamp - Winner best floor lamp
2017 - ICFF NYCxDESIGN - Emerging Designer - Honoree
2017 - A+Awards - Bow Chair - Finalist
2017 - Archiproducts Design Selection - Stockholm Furniture Fair
2016 - Good Design Award Chicago - Bow Chair - Winner
2016 - Timber Design Awards - Pieman Collection - Winner excellence in timber design
2016 - Good Design Award - MW1 Watch - Finalist
2015 - Good Design Award - 3000 Collection
2015 - Good Design Award - Best in category NTR Microphone
2015 - Red Dot Design Awards - Best of the Best NTR Microphone
2014 - Space + Moooi 2014 Design Residency
2011 - H&G Style Awards 2011
2011 - Interior Design Excellence Awards 2011 - Finalist
2011 - One Good Chair Competition Allt Chair
2010 - Nominated by Triple J and ABC News as top 25 young achievers
2010 - Australian Design Awards - Design Mark - Pebble Ottoman...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Calacatta Big Poche by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Calacatta Big Poche by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 30 x H 7 cm
Materials: Calacatta Marble
The Big Poche reinterprets and scales up our Vide Poche Rond.
Each piece is manufactured in...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Bronze Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 6 x H 5 cm
Materials: Bronze
The Incense Burner was initially designed for Perfumer H. The p...
Category
2010s Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Signed Handmade New Zealand Blackwood Bowl with Rough Hewn Edges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand Made New Zealand Blackwood / hardwood bowl. a 2.5 inch diameter of the outer rim is a remarkable rough hewn edge, while the inside that dips down to be a bowl or deep plate, is ...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Hardwood
Abelia Vase
Located in Dunedin, NZ
Introducing the Abelia Vase, a beautiful and sophisticated piece that will add a touch of elegance to your home decor. Handcrafted in New Zealand, this stunning vase is designed with...
Category
2010s Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Urn for Unwanted Limbs and Other Things by Virginia Leonard Contemporary Ceramic
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic vase model “Urn for unwanted limbs and other things”
Manufactured by Virginia Leonard
New Zealand, 2022
Clay, lustre
Virginia Leonard ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Wing Water Vessel
Located in Dunedin, NZ
Introducing the Wing Water Vessel, a versatile piece that is sure to elevate your dining table or living space. This unique vessel serves as both a water ...
Category
2010s Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Blackened Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 6 x H 5 cm
Materials: Bronze (Blackened)
The Incense Burner was initially designed for Perfumer H. The piece is sand cast in s...
Category
2010s Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Original Mid-Century David Auld Hand Carved Wooden Bowl
By David Auld
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique wood bowl by David Auld. World renowned American-born Haitian wood working artist David Auld creates one of a kind pieces that catapu...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Travertine Ashtray by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Ashtray by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 20 x H 7 cm
Materials: Travertine
A contemporary take on a mid-century classic;
Travertine Ashtray – a monolithic, sculptural piece...
Category
2010s Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Travertine
Small Multi Ripple Cup Set of Four
Located in Richmond, VA
Wavy glass drinking cup set of four. Perfect size for water, wine, juice or spirits. Designed by Sophie Lou Jacobsen in New York.
Made of lightweight an...
Category
2010s Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Fold Wine Rack, Matte Black, Geometric, Brutalist Stacking Storage
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Fold wine rack is a Brutalist inspired modular design that can be stacked in a variety of sizes and configurations. Made from folded sheet metal with a powder-coated finish. The intention of the Fold collection...
Category
2010s Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel
Fold Wine Rack, Matte White, Geometric, Brutalist Stacking Storage
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Fold wine rack is a Brutalist inspired modular design that can be stacked in a variety of sizes and configurations. Made from folded sheet metal with a powder-coated finish. The intention of the Fold collection...
Category
2010s Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel
20th Century Oceanic Wood Feast Platter with Stylized Flying Fox Motif
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Oceanic Wood Feast Platter with Stylized Flying Fox Motif
Boiken Peoples, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
The platter's rich dark brown ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Hairy Wild Man from Botany Bay Bowl Black by Trent Jansen
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broached Monsters by Trent Jansen
The vast majority of mainstream Australian mythology commonly used as a
foundation for Australian identity is culturally exclusive. Both Indigenou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Clear Bubble Glass Decanter Signed Julio Santos 1970s Hand Blown Brutalist
Located in Melbourne, AU
Australian-Portuguese glass artist Julio Santos was an expert in his craft. This decanter is a lovely example of his work. Signed 'J. Santos' to the base ...
Category
1980s Brutalist Vintage Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Pankalangu Bowl
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broached monsters by Trent Jansen
The vast majority of mainstream Australian mythology commonly used as a
foundation for Australian identity is culturally exclusive. Both Indigenous myths, including post-colonial myths and precolonial dreaming stories, and non-indigenous Australian myths, including the bush legend, ANZAC tradition and convict legend, focus on the historical role that the race of authorship has played in building the nation. However, a contemporary understanding of Australian history acknowledges the contribution of both Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians in forging the nation, and the national identity which accompanies it. Instead of perpetuating the same exclusive national myths, perhaps Australians should adopt a national mythology that acknowledges this inclusive understanding of Australian history, a mythology that unites Australians of many backgrounds under a shared Australian identity.
In his book on Australia’s Folklore of Fear, Robert Holden explores pre-colonial ideas of Australia as a Great Southern Land – an imaginary landmass conjured up to counterbalance the continents in the northern hemisphere, as far removed as possible from Britain, the center of the Christian world (Holden, 2001). Holden speaks of Australia as an imaginary world, occupied by unimaginable creatures and monsters.
Holden is commenting in part on the mythical creatures that originated in both British and Aboriginal Australian folklore and were shared by the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal inhabitants of Sydney during the early years of colonisation. Stories of the yahoo, a creature that resembled a slender man, with long white straight hair, extraordinarily long arms and great talons (Unknown 1842), captured the imaginations of the new British settlers, and soon a fear of the yahoo became a common ground between Aboriginal people and British settlers. is fear of a gruesome and vicious creature gained its potency from the folkloric tales that were used to substantiate its existence. These tales were suitably vague, their lack of detail
attributed to the fierce nature of these creatures and the assumption that no one had survived an encounter (Holden, Thomas et al. 2001).
The yahoo “became one of the very few Aboriginal legends to be embraced by the Europeans” (Holden, Thomas et al. 2001, p16), providing a catalyst for conversation between individuals from these two culturally disparate societies and forming some personal links between these communities. Could creature myths like the yahoo once again form the foundation of a united national...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Ceramic a Frock Will Hide Those Sticky Out Bits He Said by Virginia Leonard 2021
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic vase model “A Frock Will Hide Those Sticky Out Bits He Said”
Manufactured by Virginia Leonard
New Zealand, 2021
Clay, resin, pure gold
Virginia Leonard holds that sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
'Partu' Italian Leather Medium Vessel by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
‘Partu’ is the Walmajarri word for ‘skin’ and is Johnny Nargoodah and Trent Jansen's latest collaborative project experimenting with this combination of disparate sensibilities. Foun...
Category
2010s Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
'Partu' Italian Leather Small Vessel by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
‘Partu’ is the Walmajarri word for ‘skin’ and is Johnny Nargoodah and Trent Jansen's latest collaborative project experimenting with this combination of disparate sensibilities. Foun...
Category
2010s Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
'Partu' Italian Leather Large Vessel by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
‘Partu’ is the Walmajarri word for ‘skin’ and is Johnny Nargoodah and Trent Jansen's latest collaborative project experimenting with this combination of disparate sensibilities. Foun...
Category
2010s Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Glass Vase from Avid Gallery, New Zealand, 2000s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful delicate glass vase from Avid Gallery, New Zealand. A unique center piece!
Category
2010s Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Lamp Fallen Chandelier by Virginia Leonard Clay, Resin, Pure Gold, 2022
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic vase model “Fallen Chandelier”
Manufactured by Virginia Leonard
New Zealand, 2021
Clay, resin, pure gold, LED light
Virginia Leonard h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Copenhagen, K
Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam shell
The shell is in very good condition and with a beautiful pink tint.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Shell
Pankalangu Bowl
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broached monsters by Trent Jansen
The vast majority of mainstream Australian mythology commonly used as a
foundation for Australian identity is culturally exclusive. Both Indigenou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Hairy Wild Man from Botany Bay Bowl White by Trent Jansen
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broached Monsters by Trent Jansen
The vast majority of mainstream Australian mythology commonly used as a
foundation for Australian identity is culturally exclusive. Both Indigenous myths, including post-colonial myths and precolonial dreaming stories, and non-indigenous Australian myths, including the bush legend, ANZAC tradition and convict legend, focus on the historical role that the race of authorship has played in building the nation. However, a contemporary understanding of Australian history...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Hairy Wild Man from Botany Bay Bowl Grey by Trent Jansen
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broached monsters by Trent Jansen
The vast majority of mainstream Australian mythology commonly used as a
foundation for Australian identity is culturally exclusive. Both Indigenous myths, including post-colonial myths and precolonial dreaming stories, and non-indigenous Australian myths, including the bush legend, ANZAC tradition and convict legend, focus on the historical role that the race of authorship has played in building the nation. However, a contemporary understanding of Australian history...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Hairy Wild Man from Botany Bay Bowl Grey by Trent Jansen
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broached monsters by Trent Jansen
The vast majority of mainstream Australian mythology commonly used as a
foundation for Australian identity is culturally exclusive. Both Indigenous myths, including post-colonial myths and precolonial dreaming stories, and non-indigenous Australian myths, including the bush legend, ANZAC tradition and convict legend, focus on the historical role that the race of authorship has played in building the nation. However, a contemporary understanding of Australian history acknowledges the contribution of both Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians in forging the nation, and the national identity which accompanies it. Instead of perpetuating the same exclusive national myths, perhaps Australians should adopt a national mythology that acknowledges this inclusive understanding of Australian history, a mythology that unites Australians of many backgrounds under a shared Australian identity.
In his book on Australia’s Folklore of Fear, Robert Holden explores pre-colonial ideas of Australia as a Great Southern Land – an imaginary landmass conjured up to counterbalance the continents in the northern hemisphere, as far removed as possible from Britain, the center of the Christian world (Holden, 2001). Holden speaks of Australia as an imaginary world, occupied by unimaginable creatures and monsters.
Holden is commenting in part on the mythical creatures that originated in both British and Aboriginal Australian folklore and were shared by the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal inhabitants of Sydney during the early years of colonisation. Stories of the yahoo, a creature that resembled a slender man, with long white straight hair, extraordinarily long arms and great talons (Unknown 1842), captured the imaginations of the new British settlers, and soon a fear of the yahoo became a common ground between Aboriginal people and British settlers. is fear of a gruesome and vicious creature gained its potency from the folkloric tales that were used to substantiate its existence. These tales were suitably vague, their lack of detail
attributed to the fierce nature of these creatures and the assumption that no one had survived an encounter (Holden, Thomas et al. 2001).
The yahoo “became one of the very few Aboriginal legends to be embraced by the Europeans” (Holden, Thomas et al. 2001, p16), providing a catalyst for conversation between individuals from these two culturally disparate societies and forming some personal links between these communities. Could creature myths like the yahoo once again form the foundation of a united national...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Hairy Wild Man from Botany Bay Bowl White by Trent Jansen
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broached Monsters by Trent Jansen
The vast majority of mainstream Australian mythology commonly used as a
foundation for Australian identity is culturally exclusive. Both Indigenou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
New Light, 2 Australian Art Glass Sculpture Panels by Kirstie Rea, 2004
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Australian art glass sculpture by Kirstie Rea.
Entitled 'New Light'.
2 Kiln formed and wheel cut glass panels.
Bearing an etched signature ...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Hairy Wild Man from Botany Bay Bowl Black by Trent Jansen
By Trent Jansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Broached Monsters by Trent Jansen
The vast majority of mainstream Australian mythology commonly used as a
foundation for Australian identity is culturally exclusive. Both Indigenous myths, including post-colonial myths and precolonial dreaming stories, and non-indigenous Australian myths, including the bush legend, ANZAC tradition and convict legend, focus on the historical role that the race of authorship has played in building the nation. However, a contemporary understanding of Australian history acknowledges the contribution of both Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians in forging the nation, and the national identity which accompanies it. Instead of perpetuating the same exclusive national myths, perhaps Australians should adopt a national mythology that acknowledges this inclusive understanding of Australian history, a mythology that unites Australians of many backgrounds under a shared Australian identity.
In his book on Australia’s Folklore of Fear, Robert Holden explores pre-colonial ideas of Australia as a Great Southern Land – an imaginary landmass conjured up to counterbalance the continents in the northern hemisphere, as far removed as possible from Britain, the center of the Christian world (Holden, 2001). Holden speaks of Australia as an imaginary world, occupied by unimaginable creatures and monsters.
Holden is commenting in part on the mythical creatures that originated in both British and Aboriginal Australian folklore and were shared by the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal inhabitants of Sydney during the early years of colonization. Stories of the yahoo, a creature that resembled a slender man, with long white straight hair, extraordinarily long arms and great talons (Unknown 1842), captured the imaginations of the new British settlers, and soon a fear of the yahoo became a common ground between Aboriginal people and British settlers. is fear of a gruesome and vicious creature gained its potency from the folkloric tales that were used to substantiate its existence. These tales were suitably vague, their lack of detail
attributed to the fierce nature of these creatures and the assumption that no one had survived an encounter (Holden, Thomas et al. 2001).
The yahoo “became one of the very few Aboriginal legends to be embraced by the Europeans” (Holden, Thomas et al. 2001, p16), providing a catalyst for conversation between individuals from these two culturally disparate societies and forming some personal links between these communities. Could creature myths like the yahoo once again form the foundation of a united national...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Silver Tea and Coffee Service by Hardy Bros
By Hardy Bros.
Located in Pymble, NSW
A complete sterling silver tea and coffee service by Hardy Bros. Sydney, comprising a tea pot, coffee pot, hot water pot, sugar basin and creamer. Decorated...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Glass Piece Entitled "Night-Time" by Murray Hill, 1986, Signed
By Murray Hill
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare blown glass piece entitled "Night-Time" by New Zealand artist Murray Hill. Signed and cataloged, the gorgeous sculpture has an acid etched finish with pu...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Oceanic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
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