This sculpture is a fine Torres Strait Islands arrow, likely to have been collected in the late 19th century. wonderful patina throughout the surface, and where the sharp tip meets the sculptural body of the spear head, is an old resin binding aged fibres that adheres the two parts. The arrow is a fine example of a master carver's work. The face and the jutting jaw is well executed; while much…

Provenance

The Bill Evans Collection; Private collection, Sydney