An Early Canoe Prow Figure (Nguzunguzu)
LIKELY CHOISEUL PROVINCE, SOLOMON ISLANDSEstimate $15,000 – $20,000
PROPERTY FORMERLY FROM THE ERNEST OHLY COLLECTION, UNITED KINGDOM
LIKELY CHOISEUL PROVINCE, SOLOMON ISLANDS
carved wood, pearl shell and natural earth pigments
25.5CM HIGH
Provenance
Berkeley Galleries, London
Ernest Ohly, United Kingdom
By descent
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Furniture, Works of Art & Tribal Art, Woolley & Wallis Salisbury Salerooms, London, 3 July 2012, lot 553, illustrated
Private Collection, New South Wales
D’Lan DavidsonHead Aboriginal Art |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Aboriginal Art |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Aboriginal Art |
Dr David HansenSenior Researcher | Specialist Aboriginal Art |
Brett BallardSpecialist Aboriginal Art |
Harley YoungFacilities & Operations Manager | Aboriginal Art |
AU0777 |
28 May 2013 |
Melbourne
6:30 PM