TRIBAL CARVED BONE ARTIFACT, It appears to be a fan or a digging tool. Origin unknown but an interesting find.

LANGUAGE AND DIALECTS SPOKEN BY THE ABORIGINES OF TASMANIA (1901), "Presented to both Houses of Parliament by HIs Excellency's Command." Compiled from official and other vocabularies, and arranged for comparison by J.E. Calder. In poor condition but readable. 30pp. Also, "THE LAST OF THE TASMANIANS" (1973) By David Davies. {London, 1973). Book in good condition. (2)

CARVED AND PIERCED NAUTILUS SHELL "AUSTRALIA" c1900, the shiny outer surface is similar to mother of pearl. The carving and pierced work is exquisite. The word "Australia" is carved at the back and below the name, a beautiful profile of an Aboriginal man. This offering is a "MUST SEE".

TASMANIAN POSSUM SKIN RUG c1910, acquired in Evendale Tasmania. 128x150cm, backed and trimmed in green felt. In fabulous condition.

TROBRIAND ISLAND DANCE PADDLE c1960, nicely carved and hand painted, 74x28cm. Very good condition.