Two Aboriginal Australian polychromed wood figure carvings
20th century; Arnhem Land, Australia
Each appear unmarked
Possibly Maningrida Peoples,the two carved figures comprising a "Mimih" spirit and a "Yawk Yawk" (mermaid), each attenuated pole decorated with natural earth pigments in geometric motifs and a human visage along with a wood and metal display stand, 3 pieces
Larger: 57" H x 2.75" W x 2.25" D; smaller: 54" H x 3.25" W x 1" D
Provenance: The Estate of Oscar and Barbara Leidenfrost

Other Notes: Proceeds to benefit non-profit organizations and educational institutions.

Each in overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Scattered areas of rubbed wear and pigment loss throughout each pole. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.