Aboriginal art and artefact collecting goes back to early first contact times. In fact local Aboriginals around Sydney use to trade artefacts with visiting ships from the earliest days.

Curio collecting has always been part of early exploration of the new world. Ceremonial adornment items that were made of perishable material were not preserved for future use and so early examples are very collectable. Early shields, clubs and boomerangs that were cherished as favourites and had developed a deep colour and patina are preferred.

Historical items that were collected by early notable pioneers, explorers or anthropologists are of high interest to collectors. Some areas are collected because the artistic expression makes them more appealing when displayed.

Production of artefacts has never ceased and are still made today for sale.

Some examples of collectable Aboriginal artefacts are:

5 items found:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

Superb fine early incised spear thrower (woomera), Central…

Early Incised Spear Thrower from Central Australia

Superb fine early incised spear thrower (woomera), Central Australia, Northern Territory. Carved and engraved hardwood, spinifex resin and natural pigments. The gently curving form of concave section, superbly incised in churinga like designs both…

Modern framed aboriginal textile, Churinga: Nawalah Dreaming.…

Nawalah Dreaming Churinga

Modern framed aboriginal textile, Churinga: Nawalah Dreaming. 64 x 48 cm.

Aboriginal Tjuringa of classic form with detailed design and…

Classic Aboriginal Tjuringa with Detailed Design and Reg Pigment

Aboriginal Tjuringa of classic form with detailed design and reg pigment evident, Western Australia, length 82 cm. Provenance: Finch & Co London UK

Aboriginal churinga, with incised chevron and linear designs to…

Aboriginal Chevron Churinga

Aboriginal churinga, with incised chevron and linear designs to top. Square cut suspension hole. Dry brown patina. Length 22.5 cm. Width 3.9 cm

Aboriginal churinga, with incised linear and circular designs…

Aboriginal Churinga with Okirra Totem

Aboriginal churinga, with incised linear and circular designs to both surfaces. Okirra (large kangaroo) totem. Traces of ochre. Old Museum label attached. Length 32.2 cm. Width 9 cm