Lot 135
  • 135

A COLLECTION OF FIVE CEREMONIAL FEATHERED HEADDRESSES, CAPE YORK AND ARNHEM LAND

Estimate
800 - 1,200 AUD
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Description

  • Lengths: longest 45.5 cm, shortest: 24 cm
wood, human hair string, cotton, resin, pandanus and the feathers of sulphur crested cockatoos, emu and red-tailed black cockatoo

Provenance

Gumbayah Park Museum, Victoria
Aboriginal and Pacific Art, Sydney
Private collection, Victoria

Condition

All in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."