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Australian stockwhips & other curios: Museum standard life-time…
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Melbourne
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6-Nov-2014
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Australian stockwhips & other curios: Museum standard life-time collection of stockwhip handles, walking sticks & walking stick handles. Predominantly Australian origin ranging from early 19th to mid 20th century. Many fine examples including fiddleback blackwood, casuarina, mulga wood & various Australian hardwoods. The collection has a strong focus on Aboriginal carved material including carved snakes, fists & knots along with traditional tribal motifs. Noted examples; fine whale bone handle with turtle shell inlay; carved boots & horse hooves; lead inlay with Southern Cross; Afghan camelier (South Australia). The collection comes with additional notes & documentation (please ask staff for assistance). (79 pieces)
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Costume & Dressing Accessories: Walking Sticks