Lot 70255

Five Aboriginal Story Boards (tjurunga or churin

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Five Aboriginal Story Boards (tjurunga or churin

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Five Aboriginal Story Boards (tjurunga or churinga) Australia, early 20th century Wood with natural pigments. Three appear to be a set with matching geometric designs grooved on front and back. The smallest with serpentine grooves on one side and concentric circles on the other side. Fifth painted in serpentine line down middle surrounded by dots in white pigment. All in very good condition, probably original as collected, with stains and minor nicks on edges. Provenance: Collected by Valentine Pasvolsky of Lakewood, NJ between 1930-1970 Lengths: ranging from 14 ½ to 19 inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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Five Aboriginal Story Boards (tjurunga or churin

Name: Five Aboriginal Story Boards (tjurunga or churin
SKU: 105935253
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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