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A CEREMONIAL BELT, NORTHERN TERRITORY,
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 AUD
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Description
- Length of the pendant: 21 cm
Hair string girdle, resin, feathers and carved wooden pendant, black, brown and white pigment
Bears inscription 'Wombunji Station N.T.' on the reverse of the pendant
Bears inscription 'Wombunji Station N.T.' on the reverse of the pendant
Provenance
Acquired at a ceremony on Wombunji Station circa 1969
Private collection, New South Wales
Private collection, New South Wales
Condition
Some chipping to the edges of the pendant.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
An accompanying label reads: 'Wombunji Station Coroboree belt worn by Old Man Jacky at a ceremony for crocodile'. It is probable that there was no pearl shell available for the making of this ceremonial belt and the artist has carved and decorated a piece of wood as a substitute.