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Aboriginal Australian Carved Boab Nut

Stock No

BCSL2991

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2019
  • £245.00
  • €294 Euro
  • $330 US Dollar

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Item Description

Hand carved boab nut depicting scenes of local life, including fish, a large crab and other creatures.
Australian, circa 1900
The Australian boab tree grows in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia and Northern Territory, the fruit pulp is said to be a rich source of vitamins and mineral and the nuts lend themselves to being carved with scenes of local life.

Item Info

Seller

BAGGOTT & CO

Seller Location

Castle Douglas, Scotland

Item Dimensions

H: 14cm W: 7.5cm

Period

First quarter 20th Century

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Castle Douglas, Scotland

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)7881 823369

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