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

$1,595
£1,209.42
€1,387.62
CA$2,269.49
A$2,461.88
CHF 1,294.60
MX$29,956.15
NOK 16,184.53
SEK 15,264
DKK 10,360.33

About the Item

A wonderful and quite engaging hand carved wood with hand painted ochres on a hollow wooden log coffin with skull and bone designs. This piece is from the famed Kelton Collection of important Australian Indigenous Works of Art and is attributed to Australian Aboriginal artist George Garawun (1945-1993) whose works are held in many prominent collections and museums including The National Gallery of Australia, The National Gallery of Victoria and The Art Gallery of South Australia. Provenance: Collector's Gallery of Aboriginal Art & Crafts Pty. Ltd., Sydney, NSW, cat. no. RA34 Roi; acquired in 1979; Richard Kelton Collection, Santa Monica Collectors' GalleryOrange County Exhibit #6 Truly a striking and original work. 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. Dimensions: 26.5" high, 7" wide, 7.25" deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    In very good vintage condition with light cracking and mild natural organic wear consistent with age and use (please see photos). Beautiful and quite striking overall.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254334227362

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