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Title: A message stick listed on eBay, possibly from the Glen Innes area

Item type: message stick from a private sale

Source types: sale item, ebay

Notes: eBay item number:134125955697 eBay seller: garyh4928 Seller description: ABORIGINAL MESASAGE / CERAMONIAL STICK MAKER: Unknown Australian ORIGIN: Australia MEDIUM: Heavy wood. CIRCA: 1880’s - 1900’s IMAGE: Painted half circles on edges PLATE SIZE: 90.5cm x 6.4cm PROVENANCE: I was given this message stick in or around 1979 when I was about 10. My family and I were traveling around NSW and I believe it may have come from the Glen Innes area? CONDITION: In good original condition shows signs of ware and scratches. The message stick is in original condition as given to me. I have taken many very clear high-resolution pictures. Please view the pictures carefully and do your own research before bidding. Please view the pictures carefully as they are part of the description. I guarantee this message stick to be original as described, and not a reproduction of any type.

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Data Entry: Piers Kelly