Lot 186008: Vintage Australian Aboriginal Purnu Lizard Sculpture
Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (189) · Sold
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Archived Lot Result
- Auction
- Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (189)
- Lot Number
- 186008
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 2
- Closed
- 2/22/26 7:18 PM PT
Description
A vintage Australian Aboriginal Purnu figure resembling a goanna or monitor lizard. It is a collectible item hand-carved from wood, possibly mulga or quandong wood, and decorated using a pyrography (pokerwork) technique. Created in the Central Desert region of Australia, near Alice Springs. Features dark, geometric motifs carved into the back of the figure. From the 1980s or 1990s. 9" L x 1" W x 1" H Good condition.