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Rare spindle, Dika, Eastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory,…
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Sydney
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7-Nov-2021
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Rare spindle, Dika, Eastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, carved wood and human hair string (no custom stand) the making of string from possum fur or human hair was a highly specialised skill and achieved with the use of a spindle. Human hair string was highly prized in Arnhem Land and used for specific objects particularly items worn by men. Length 56 x 17 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, South Australia
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