Two Aboriginal Story Boards (tjurunga or churinga) Australia, early 20th century Hardwood, the larger finely carved on one side in geometric pattern and diagonal in-fill; the smaller covered with red ocher natural pigment. In good condition, probably original as collected, minor losses on edges; the larger with dark brown stain on wide end. Provenance: Collected by Valentine Pasvolsky of Lakewood, NJ between 1930-1970 Lengths: 23 ¼ and 26 ½ inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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