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[An Australian Aboriginal Family]

c1890s. Pair of carved and stained wooden figures on plinths, each with collector’s label annotated “Australian figure” in ink on base, one figure annotated “29WA” and “Page 14, Vol. 1” in gouache and pencil on back of plinth, 31 x 8.1 x 6.5cm and 29 x 9.3 x 7cm. Minor surface loss to man’s beard.

The woman is holding a baby in a woven basket, while both figures appear to be wearing kangaroo fur garments. Provenance: Warren Anderson, Bonhams’ Sale 2010.

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Item #CL187-69

Price (AUD): $5,500.00  other currencies