No. 102659733

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€ 150
12 h ago

Australia

Ceremonial painted spear tip "Rangaa". Wood natural pigments. Arhemland. Australia. Early 70's. Great condition. Cm. 5 x 98 height (2 x 10 height). This spear comes with a custom made stand. This spear is from North East Arnhem Land and was used to administer punishment determined by clan leaders rather than in warfare. Once a punishment was determined the spear was thrust into the thigh for example. It is painted with natural earth pigments has some slight pigment loss but is in remarkably good condition for its age.

No. 102659733

Sold
Australia

Australia

Ceremonial painted spear tip "Rangaa". Wood natural pigments. Arhemland. Australia. Early 70's. Great condition. Cm. 5 x 98 height (2 x 10 height). This spear comes with a custom made stand.
This spear is from North East Arnhem Land and was used to administer punishment determined by clan leaders rather than in warfare. Once a punishment was determined the spear was thrust into the thigh for example. It is painted with natural earth pigments has some slight pigment loss but is in remarkably good condition for its age.

Final bid
€ 150
Dimitri André
Expert
Estimate  € 170 - € 200

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