Rare early mushroom-head club, New South Wales. Straight shaft of circular section that terminates in a finely adzed thick mushroom-like head. Their clean forms and well shaped heads possess a functional beauty. Carved and engraved hardwood (with custom stand). Provenance: Ex Byron Clear Collection, New South Wales D'Lan Davidson Australian Indigenous Art Lake Collection, Sydney. Approx. length 66 x 13 cm