c.1900
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WUNDA SHIELD
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
c.1900
carved and incised hardwood decorated with black, white and red natural earth pigments
70.0 cm length
Estimate:
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 24 - 4 April 2012, Melbourne
Provenance
Collection of the Eucla Postmaster, acquired c1900 at Balladonia telegraph station, Western Australia
Collection of Eric Thake, a gift from the above
Thence by descent
Private collection, Victoria