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The Estate of Jennifer Phipps — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:172
Sale Title:The Estate of Jennifer PhippsLots with images:170
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:141
Date:28-Feb-2016
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Artist's Books, Bookworks, Itinerary 1978, Including works by Joan Hugo, Mike Crane, Martha Wilson, Judith A. Hoffberg
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The Yellow House Artist's Collective Exhibition Poster 1951, poster, 39 x 53 cm
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Art in the Mail Poster c.1970-80, poster (2), 46 x 76 cm (each). Other Notes: organized by the Manuwatu Art Gallery, New Zealand
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Contemporary Australian Artists: A Survey 1980, plastic cover bound book, inscribed front page, 26 x 23 cm
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Steven Berkoff, East (Elegy for the East End and it's energentic waste), printed booklet, 1978
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Imants Alfred Tiller (Born 1950), A Collection of books and catalogues, i) Rendezvous with Configuration P 1978, ii)Three Facts 1981, iii) A Life of Blank Works1992, 21 x 21 cm (various)
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Peter Draffin, with Illustrated by Martin Sharp (1942-2013), Pop A Novelty, soft cover book, first edition, Scripts Pty Ltd, 1967
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Various Artists, A Collection of artist's books and catalogues, i) Claes Oldenburg, Notes in Hand 1971 and Injun & Other Histories 1966, Great Bear Pamphlet, ii) Lawrence Weiner, With a Touch of Pink 1978, edition of 1000, iii) Stephen Willats, Two works conversing questions about ourselves 1978, iv) Diter Rot, A Look into the Blue Tide part 2 1967, A Great Bear Pamphlet, 21.5 x 15 cm (various)
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Karl Arder and David Simpson (Active 20TH/21st Century), Untitled, leather bound artist's book, each signed last page, 12 cm (high) x 19.5 cm (wide) x 1 cm (deep)
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Brice Marden (American, Born 1938), Suicide Notes 1974, soft cover book, 29.5 x 20 cm
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Botanical Print, 23 x 15 cm
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Various books including Richard Larter catalogues
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Three Artist's Books, Edward Ruscha, i) Colored People 1972 ii) Twenty Six Gasoline Stations 1962, Allan Kaprow, i) Sweet Wall Testimonials 1976, 23 x 25 cm (various)
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Two Artist's Books, i) General Idea, The Getting into the Spirits Cocktail Book from the 1984 Miss General Idea Pavilion, hardcover book 284/900, signed, dated, editioned and stamped to title page, 15 x 11 cm, ii) Tim Guest and Germano Celant, Books by Artists 1981, soft cover book, 26.5 x 20.5 cm
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Mike Parr (Born 1945), Thought for the Day 1972, spiral bound printed book, signed and dated last page: M Parr 72
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Various Artists, Kerb Your Dog # 3 1988, soft cover bound book 44/80, includes the following artist's contributions: Tony Clark, John Nixon, Robert Owen, Mike Parr, Steig Persson, Carole Roberts, Ken Unsworth, Jenny Watson and John Young, Published by John Young and John Nixon, 30 x 21 cm
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A collection of Gilbert and George Ephemera c.1973, i) NGV Underneath the Arches poster, ii) A Guide to Singing Sculpture 1973, iii) The Living Sculptors London, Catalouge for their 1973 Australian Visit, 64.5 x 46 cm (various)
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Joseph Beuys, Aus Berlin: Neues vom Kojoten (From Berlin: News From the Coyote) 1979, Galerie Rene Block Berlin, November 1979, edition of 1,000
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Maria Kozic, Western Spaghetti, Venice Bienale Catalogue 1986
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Mel Bochner, Primer: The Complete Catalogue of Twenty-One Demonstrations from A Theory of Sculpture: (Counting), flash art edizioni, 1973
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Artist Unknown, The Memoirs of Ralph the Elf, 10 small handstitched volumes, i) Some Thoughts on Gardens, volume VIII, edition 7/40, ii) Journeys, volume IX, edition 33/50, iii) Apparel, volume X, edition 17and 36/50, iv) Rooms, volume XI, edition 12/50, v) Wheels, volume XII, edition 15/50, vi) Work, volume XIII, edition 15/50, vii) Utopia, volume XIV, edition 11/60, viii) Glass, volume XV, edition 5/70, ix) Coffee, volume XXII, edition 13/60, 12 x 8 cm (each)
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Pair of black patent leather handbags by Christian Dior
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A collection of four embroided, sequined evening bags
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Black leather shoulder bag with plated detail, Maud Frizon, Paris and another black leather shoulder bag by Daisuke Iwanaga together with a black lady's purse
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A black and brown faux fur trimmed hat, together with a charcoal Angora hat and a tweed cap by Phillip Tracey, London
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A raffia and gros grain detailed hat in original Georges of Collins Street box, complete a Helen Kaminski straw and white canvas sun hat
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A two tone rabbit handbag with shoulder strap with a chocolate astrakan muff and a black and white maribou evening stole
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A tan leather satchel with shoulder strap made by The Bridge
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A collection of four handbags including a black leather clutch by Hardy Amies, an orange zip pouch by Marimekko and two Mandarina Duck satchels in green and brown
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A collection of five garments including graphite silk trousers by August Silk (size L), a black silk Chinese inspired shirt dress, a black linen trapeze dress by Glen Rollason, a pleated full skirt by Issey Miyake (size S) and a black and white check viscose top by Won Hundred
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A Cheongsam style silk top together with a floral printed top
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A beige and black shell dress by Ammo (size 14), a black and white striped jacket and skirt by Guilia Minetti and a black cotton day coat by Peachoo + Krejberg (size 44)
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A black single breasted wool and angora coat by Basler, size unknown
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A black concertina pleat skirt with coloured applique by Penelope Durston (size 4) together with a black silk flock top with scarf detail and a knitted three quarter length cardigan by Zaket & Plover (size L)
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A collection of four scarves, one cobalt, fuchsia, yellow and green on white ground by Emmanuel Ungaro, A shot green and blue scarf and a black and white batik print silk scarf and a Picasso print multi-coloured scarf on pink and red ground.
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An elaboratley embroidered brunch coat, Chinese, 20th century size Xl
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A black three quater length single breasted coat dress by Georgio Armani with plaid black and cream collar detail, together with a black knee length skirt with front pleat detailing by Giorgio Armani
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A silk jacket and skirt printed with birds by J. Tiktmer, Nice (size 44)
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A black linen jacket and pant set with organza detailing by Chokolat together with a black open knit sweater by Van and Marzia and two pairs of trousers by Basler, one wool and one cotton
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A collection of printed cotton garments including a coloured calico skirt, a printed cotton dress by Penelope Durston (size 4), a lime green and white spotted dress, an apron style black sleeveless dress with coloured binding, a yellow and red hibiscus print sundress with a black and cream striped sundress by Penelope Durston (size 4)
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A collection long sleeved cotton shirts, including a blue and white shirt by Gorman Organic (size 4), a brown cotton twill shirt by Issey Miyake, a brown and beige reversible batik print shirt and a black sheer top
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A turquoise shot silk brunch coat together with a chocolate silk shirt with bib detail by Issey Miyake (size M)
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A screenprinted brushed cotton dress by Sara Thorne (size M)
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A multicolour boucle padded jacket with mulberry piping by Arras, Venice together with a multi-coloured felted wool vest and a beige knitted silk and lycra top by Akira (size 4)
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A collection of six silk shirts, one cornflower blue by Issey Miyake (size S), a batik print silk shirt by Jenny Kee, a marigold silk shirt with detachable collar, an orange and pink silk shell top by Easton Pearson, a short sleeved marine blue silk top by Pianoforte di Max Mara and a two tone shell top by Pleats Please (size 5)
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A beige padded cotton day jacket with batwing sleeves by Issey Miyake (size S)
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A pyjama style shirt and matching trousers, cotton striped pink and purple together with a lilac and opalescent stripe kaftan style dress
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A three quarter quilted silk multicolour jacket, together with a cotton jersey floor length dress by World's End and a printed stretched tuille top by Roisin Dublin
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A full-length olive green russet and mustard batik brunch coat together with a yellow, red and blue batik jacket
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A pinstripe vest by Sooe, size Xl together with a charcoal pencil skirt with front zipper detail by Basler, knitted wool skirt by Tooralie and a forest green knee length skirt by Basler
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A tobacco and grey jumper with hood detail by Issey Miyake and a multi-coloured woollen jumper by Fool (size 10)
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A black silk and applique evening coat with elaborate shawl collar from Le Bon Marche, Paris circa 1930, size 46
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A marine blue silk dress by Zandra Rhodes with silk petticoat
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Two pairs of ladies Mary-Jane shoes, both flats by Thierry Rabotin, Italy (size 41) with a pair of black Bally suede wooden sandals (size 41)
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A pair of bronze court shoes with pierced detail by Nando Muzi (size 41) along with a pair of Garry Glitter silvered lace up plimsolls by Terry de Havilland, London (size 41), These sensible running shoes, covered in glitter, were poised amidst high heeled, strappy be-jewelled and multi-bowed female footwear frivolities which Tinker Bell would have flown for., The running shoes which Glitter wears on stage have low wedge heels, kid lining and are outlined and structured in silver kid. The body of the shoe,…
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Three pairs of ladies boots: Sabelt brown suede ankle length boots (size 11), Ludwig Stanek, Vienna black leather boots with spat-inspired detail (size 41) and a pair of flat mid length black leather boots by Doradorf, Germany (size 42), Gentlemen's boots by Ludwig Stanek, Wien IV, Fleischmanngasse 8., In soft black leather and lined in grosgrain, these low boots are closed with five pearl shell buttons. A button hook must be used to do them up or to open them. They fit around the ankle so that spats can…
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A pair of ladies tan and fawn striped pony skin heels by Fendi, heel 5.5 cm (size 41)
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An Belle Epoche diamond brooch, of openwork lattice and floral motif design, set throughout with old brilliant cut and rose cut diamonds. yellow gold and platinum. Weight 5.1 grams. Length 3 cm.
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A Victorian sterling silver cuff, of hinged design, engraved and applied foliate decoration. Width 3 cm. Inside diameter 6 cm.
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A sterling silver collar, Torun for Georg Jensen. Pattern number 168.
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A pair of Victorian silver pendant earrings, engraved foliate decoration and applied beading. Screw attachments. Length of drop 2.9 cm.
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A collection of costume jewellery including a lacquer box containing an Australiana charm bracelet, a modern silver cuff, an Egyptian Revival charm, a pair of Van Gough Earrings, a pair of 'Alan the Cat' earrings, a silver tiger eye ring, three shirt studs, two brooches, a lacquer bangle, a pair of red glass set drop earrings, a French glass necklace and a pair of paste buttons.
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A collection of eight necklaces, including wooden beads, amber, gumnut necklaces and carved skulls.
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A solitaire diamond ring, eight claw set with a modern round brilliant cut diamond of estimated weight 1.25 carats. 18ct white gold. Weight 4.04 grams. Ring size S.
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A sterling silver leaf design pendant, Torun for Georg Jensen. Pattern number 2. Hung from a sterling silver oval link necklace. Length of pendant 6.5 cm. Length of necklace 80 cm.
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A collection of plastic jewellery including earrings, brooch and ring
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An inlaid iron belt buckle, central Java, circa 19 th century, ref. page 85 'The Jewellery of Southeast Asia', Anne Richter, published 2010
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A collection of various south-east Asian objects including a brass pendant, brass fish, unidentified bone object and a figural wall hanging made up of coins.
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A three-beaded tribal necklace. Length 90 cm.
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A collection of five colourful necklaces.
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A collection of four necklaces, including coral and buttons.
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Miscellany including a pair of leather gloves, two fans, a sterling silver hand mirror and a sterling silver button hook.
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An antique gold Albertina. Weight 19.74 grams.
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A gold mining brooch, crossed pick and shovel surmounted by two buckets. 9ct rose gold. Weight 3.66 grams. Length 4.8 cm. (Missing pin)
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A gold and enamel mourning ring, Harris & Son, Perth, the outer shank inscribed 'Mary Pettipher...aged 13 1/2 years' 15ct yellow gold. Weight 2.95 grams. Ring size O. (Deficient three seed pearls)
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A sterling silver band ring, Gary Bradley, Melbourne. Size N.
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A carved pearl shell (riji jakoli), Western Australia (early twentieth century), carved pearl shell, natural earth pigments, human hair string and synthetic fibres, 15.5 cm
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Three Aboriginal Necklaces, various beads, seeds, reeds and shells, various sizes
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Four ceremonial adornments, Central Arnhem Land, Northern Territory (mid twentieth century), bush string, feathers, ochre and spinifex resin, various sizes. Provenance: Important Aboriginal Art, Sothebys, Melbourne, 28 June 1999, lot 165 (partial)
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A Boomerang, Central Australia (mid-late twentieth century), carved hardwood and natural earth pigments, 58 cm long
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Three message sticks, Western Australia (early twentieth century), carved hardwood and natural earth pigments, 36.5 cm, 42 cm, 105 cm long
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Two ceremonial adornments, North Eastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory (mid twentieth century), bush string, feathers, ochre and spinifex resin, various sizes. Provenance: Important Aboriginal Art, Sothebys, Melbourne, 28 June 1999, lot 165 (partial)
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A ceremonial bird, Arnhem Land, Northen Territory (circa 1980s), paperbark, bush string, natural earth pigments and feathers, 73 cm long
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Two Carved Boab Nuts, Western Australia (circa 1990s), carved boab nut, 17 cm, 15 cm long
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A spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea (mid twentieth century), carved hardwood, 39 cm long
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A Yam mask with Shell, Abelam, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea (mid twentieth century), rattan, natural earth pigment and conical shell, 28 cm high
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A Basketry Pig, Tambamam, Papua New Guinea (mid twentieth century), woven natural fibres, feathers and cowrie shells, 100 x 50 cm (irregular). Provenance: Gallery of Primitive Art, Melbourne
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A Tapa Mask, Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea (mid twentieth century), tapa cloth, natural earth pigments, coconut fibre and bark, 28 cm high
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A ukelele, East Timor (mid twentieth century), carved hardwood, nails, nylon strings and animal hide, 50 cm long
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N Pires, Hatudu Didnidade 2007, linocut E/A 6/27, signed, dated, titled and editioned to margin, 31 x 25 cm. Exhibited: The Art of East Timor, Gordon Gallery Arte Moris, Dili, Timor Leste, Gordon Institute Geelong Exhibition
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A Tortoise Shell Hair Comb, South Pacific (circa 1900), tortoise shell, 23.7 cm long. Provenance: LJ5538 Weekly Sale, Leonard Joels, Melbourne, 4 August 2011, lot 3024
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Maker Unknown,Papua New Guinea Headdress c.1980, feathers and natural fibures, 54 x 66 cm
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A Bride Price, Maprik, Papua New Guinea (early twentieth century), conical shell, rattan and feathers, 21 cm long. Provenance: Realms and Islands: Aspects of Three Oceanic Cultures, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 1979
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A large carved plaque, Kambot, Keram River, Papua New Guinea (early-mid twentieth century), carved hardwood, natural earth pigments and shells, 110 x 140 cm. Provenance: acquired from Ruth McNicoll
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A carved bowl, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea (mid-late twentieth century), carved hardwood and natural earth pigments, 55 cm wide
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A yam mask, Abelam, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea (early-mid twentieth century), rattan and natural earth pigments, 18.5 cm high
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A club, Austral Islands, Polynesia (mid twentieth century), carved hardwood, 108.5 cm
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An earthenware head, Papua New Guinea (mid-late twentieth century), earthenware, 13 cm high
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A carved bowl, Tami Island, Papua New Guinea (mid twentieth century), carved hardwood and natural earth pigments, 56 cm long
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A headdress (chiwara), Bambara, Mali (early-mid twentieth century), carved hardwood, animal hide, nails, shells, rattan and tin, 115 cm high
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