The Art of Eastern Australia: Fine Aboriginal Weapons & Artefacts : the David Petty Collection

David Petty is a dealer & collector who has loved and admired the form and art found in Aboriginal weapons and artefacts and has actively collected them for more than twenty-five years, gaining a great deal of knowlege on the way. The process of acquiring and refining has resulted in a collection where each piece is exceptional. “Whilst building my collection ... , I scoured the shelves for reference material, often coming up short, especially of detailed illustrations. Those books I did find are listed in the bibliography. I hope the book will give enjoyment to dealers and collectors alike, and contribute to the body of work on the subject.“--Intro.