Australian Emu and Kangaroo Mourning Brooch

An Australian mourning brooch central carved and pierced bone…
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An Australian mourning brooch central carved and pierced bone plaque featuring an emu and kangaroo, woven hair and photographic portrait to verso, gold cased mount featuring a twisted, foliate designed border.

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  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".

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