Aboriginal Australian Carved Boab Nut
Stock No
BCSL2991
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
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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