Item: AO594
Large 14 cm (5.5 inches), folk-art carved emu egg carved under licence, circa 1960, and mounted on turned Acacia harpophylla timber base. Engraved surface depicts a stockman on horseback with working dogs moving a flock of
sheep towards the shearing shed situated near farmhouse amongst tall gumtrees. Initials KW on lower surface.
The timber base’s lower surface with adhered paper label with typed information: ‘This emu eggshell carving is mounted on “Brigalow” by K. Ward. Burke. Licence No. L.89.’
Dimensions: Overall height including stand: 21 cm; 9 inches.
VIEW and purchase this object at: CAPITAL BAZAAR:
5/37 Townsville Street, Fyshwick Canberra. Can also be bought and posted by contacting managment via links:
www.capitalbazaar.com.au and ; [email protected]
