Australian Aboriginal Orange Painted Clap Sticks farmhouse crock This chop was purchased from

This chop was purchased from the estate of a collector in central Massachusetts which included a phenomenal array of fine figurines and animal-related art and objects from around the world

I love that they are absolutely as simple as could be

which we had no interest in until my aunt cracked one open to reveal that he had filled each one with a $5 bill

and might be inclined to adopt a couple of actual dogs who bear their likeness

Australian Aboriginal Orange Painted Clap Sticks farmhouse crock This chop was purchased fromThis 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