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An Ethnographic Fly River Ancestor Skull, c. early 20th Century,…
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Sydney
Date:
1-Aug-2010
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Description:
An Ethnographic Fly River Ancestor Skull, c. early 20th Century, of human bone, eye area sculpted in clay decorated with polychrome pigments, with seeds and woven cane attachment projecting from the nasal cavity, three molars attached, 20 x 13 cm (skull only) Provenance: Ex personal collection Todd Barlin. Previously acquired from Tyrell's Curios, George Street Sydney in the 1930s. Note: This lot is sold which a copy of the purchase receipt from Oceanic Art Australia
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Category:
Unclassified