$500
RARE STEEL HAFTED AXE, ARNHEM LAND, NORTHERN TERRITORY, Steel, bent wood, spinifex resin and natural pigments (with custom stand) This hafted metal head axe is painted with natural pigments. The head held in place with resin and the wooden handle is bent around the head and secured at the head with an interlaced band with vegetable fibre. Approx L35.5 x 13cm. PROVENANCE
Collected by Reverend Harold Shepherdson Millingimbie Mission 1920-1924
Jeff Fischer, Adelaide
Private collection, South Australia
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24.20% inc GST*
Online and Autobids:
24.2% inc GST*