a carved native hardwood 'bullroarer' northern australia early to mid 20th century

A Carved Native Hardwood 'Bullroarer': Northern Australia - Early to Mid 20th Century.


Price

SOLD

Item Ref

O 1014

Description

Of elliptical form, shaped and worked from a section of dense native hardwood timber. One extreme is pierced with a cord mounting hole.
Both faces are finished with hand painted polychrome decoration, created from natural pigments. One face incorporates fish - the opposing face incorporates stylised spiders, (see images).
Overall length - 5 7/8" (149mm).
Weight - 32 grams.
Condition: Very Good, (untouched). Signs of some genuine age, incorporating minor surface marks etc. Natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: O 1014



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