Eight Engraved Pearl Shells, Western Australia, Riji, Jakoli
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Nine Engraved Pearl Shells, Riji, Jakoli, Western Australia
carved pearl shell and natural earth pigments, one with human hair string
Estimate:
AU$ 8,000 - 10,000
£5,100 - 6,400
US$ 7,800 - 9,700

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  • PROVENANCE:
    Private collection

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Auction Notices

  • The provenance of these pearl shells should read: Acquired by the original vendor over a thirty year period, primarily through direct contact with Western Desert Indigenous Australians Sotheby's, Important Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, 28 June 1999, part of lot 216 Private collection

Category: Fine Art / Aboriginal Art

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