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Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island

$2,800
£2,124.58
€2,429.26
CA$3,910.84
A$4,348.32
CHF 2,270.45
MX$52,929.68
NOK 28,970.01
SEK 27,143.51
DKK 18,130.03
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About the Item

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 Jilamara Arts and Crafts, Melville Island.
  • Creator:
    Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 61.4 in (155.96 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2006
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fine condition with little wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945013904482

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