Tribal Art Online
Description:
Aborigine Wood Churinga, Western desert, Australia, early 20th century, flat, rectangular shape, both sides incised with a complex pattern of short, shallow grooves into the wood, overall dark, dry patina, mounted on a custom-made wood stand, ht. 12 1/4, wd. 5 1/2 in.
Provenance: Private collection, New York.
Estimate $800-1,200
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Keywords
Australia
American Indian & Tribal Art
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