Australian Aboriginal Orange Painted Clap Sticks painting of horse it bears a strong resemblance

it bears a strong resemblance to Californian Architectural Pottery pieces  from the 1950s and 1960s

or—as he himself has travelled at least one ocean and more than a century—perhaps to be tucked into a suitcase as a good luck talisman

15 3/4" long

This beautiful vintage Japanese lacquer box

Australian Aboriginal Orange Painted Clap Sticks painting of horse it bears a strong resemblanceThis is a beautiful pair of vintage hand painted Australian Aboriginal clap sticks. Clapsticks or "clappers" are used to maintain rhythm in Aboriginal voice chants. I really love these as three dimensional paintings, and also as wonderful objects to hold in the hands. Plus, they make a terrific clap when struck together! The level of detail on this pair, as well as their long, thin forms, makes them as fine as any I've seen. 9 1 2" long x 5 8" in