34 - Important Aboriginal Art

Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
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26 March 2014
67

CHARLES HENRY KERRY
PORTRAITS OF AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINES

seven vintage albumen prints

20.0 x 14.5 cm each

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000 (7)
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68

CARL EHLERS
PORTRAITS OF AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINES, 1880s

two vintage albumen prints

13.5 x 17.0 cm and 13.5 x 19.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000 (2)
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69

ARTIST UNKNOWN (QUEENSLAND)
A PAIR OF SMALL RAINFOREST SHIELDS

carved and shaped softwood decorated with traditional designs painted in orange, yellow, white and black natural earth pigments

38.0 and 41.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000 (2)
Sold for $5,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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70

ARTIST UNKNOWN (QUEENSLAND)
A CROCODILE-HEADED ARROW, KODALU-PARUAG OR KODAL KEP

natural earth pigments and sennit on carved hardwood

53.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
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71

OWEN YALANDJA
YAWK YAWK, 2007

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped hardwood

274.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $18,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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72

GULUMBU YUNUPINGU
GAN'YU (STARS), 2009

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

194.0 x 71.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $28,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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73

UTA UTA TJANGALA
UNTITLED (OLD MEN'S STORY), 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

46.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$80,000 - 120,000
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74

YALA YALA GIBBS TJUNGURRAYI
OLD MEN, 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

51.0 x 34.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
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75

ANATJARI NO. III TJAKAMARRA
KUNINGKA, 1973

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

61.0 x 79.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 70,000
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76

LIN ONUS
GUYI GA GINIMBIRRI (FISH AND CLOUDS), 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

167.5 x 121.5 cm

Estimate: 
$120,000 - 160,000
Sold for $132,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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77

GINGER RILEY MUNDUWALAWALA
GARIMALA, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

135.0 x 201.0 cm

Private sale
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78

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
UNTITLED (ALHALKERRE), 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

110.0 x 201.0 cm

Estimate: 
$200,000 - 300,000
Sold for $216,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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79

MARINGKA BAKER
PUKARA, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

130.0 x 200.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $21,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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80

WATTIE KARRAWARA
UNTITLED NO. 4, c.1965

watercolour on paper

56.5 x 76.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
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81

ARTIST UNKNOWN (KIMBERLEY)
PAIR OF CARVED BOAB NUTS

two boab nuts, one decorated with scenes of Aboriginal people hunting kangaroo and emu, the other with animal designs

21.0 cm and 23.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$400 - 600 (2)
Sold for $480 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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82

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD
DOLLY HOLE, 2006

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Private sale
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83

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI
ROCKHOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

127.5 x 208.5 cm

Estimate: 
$45,000 - 55,000
Sold for $54,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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84

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
BUSH (EMILY'S) DREAMING, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

230.0 x 124.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 70,000
Sold for $49,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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85

TOMMY WATSON
NGURA PULKA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

110.5 x 198.5 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
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86

MAGGIE NAPANGARDI WATSON
MUSHROOM DREAMING, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

140.0 x 200.5 cm

Estimate: 
$60,000 - 80,000
Sold for $66,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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87

DANIEL WALBIDI
WINPA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 88.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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88

PRINCE OF WALES (MIDPUL)
BODY MARKS, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

126.0 x 105.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 25,000
Sold for $19,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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89

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
UNTITLED (ALHALKERE), 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 55,000
Sold for $30,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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90

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
UNTITLED (YAM STORY), 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 92.0 cm

Estimate: 
$28,000 - 35,000
Sold for $27,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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91

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
MERNE NDORKWA (WILD PLUM), 1991

synthetic polymer paint on linen

211.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$65,000 - 85,000
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92

NAMINAPU MAYMURU-WHITE
MILNIYAWUY

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

129.0 x 47.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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93

GULUMBU YUNUPINGU
GAN'YU (STARS), 2002

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

70.5 x 39.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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94

GULUMBU YUNUPINGU
GAN'YU (STARS), 2004

natural earth pigments on hollow log

248.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $24,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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95

SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA
LORRKON, 2007

natural earth pigments on hollow log

232.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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96

SAMUEL NAMUNJDJA
GUNGURA (THE SPIRALLING WIND WITH GOANNA TRACKS), 2008

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

151.5 x 64.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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97

ARTIST UNKNOWN (WESTERN ARNHEM LAND)
THREE FISH, 1950s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

50.0 x 28.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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98

ARTIST UNKNOWN (WESTERN ARNHEM LAND)
FISH, 1950s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

24.0 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800 - 2,500
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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99

PADDY COMPASS NAMATBARA
MAAM, MALIGNANT SPIRIT, MALE FIGURE WITH MULTIPLE LEGS, 1950s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

48.0 x 26.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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100

TERRY NGAMANDARA
GULAIDJI (WATERLILY), WATERHOLE, GOANNAS AND FILE SNAKE

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

152.0 x 75.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
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101

TERRY NGAMANDARA
GULAIDJI (WATERLILY) AND CEREMONY

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

146.5 x 82.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
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102

LOFTY BARDAYAL NADJAMERREK
SUGARBAG DJANG, 1997

natural earth pigments on arches paper

105.0 x 75.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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103

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI
MY FATHER'S COUNTRY, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

198.0 x 101.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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104

NELLIE STEWART
MINYMA KUTJARA, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on linen

200.0 x 200.0 cm

Private sale
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105

WAWIRIYA BURTON
UNTITLED, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

102.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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106

ESTHER GILES NAMPITJINPA
UNTITLED, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

194.0 x 89.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
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107

NYANKULYA WATSON
IWARA TJUTA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

124.0 x 210.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
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108

YALA YALA GIBBS TJUNGURRAYI
ROCK HOLE SITE OF WAYUTA, 1996

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
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109

WILLY TJUNGURRAYI
UNTITLED (TINGARI), 1981

synthetic polymer paint on linen

188.0 x 155.0 cm

Estimate: 
$14,000 - 18,000
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110

CLIFFORD POSSUM TJAPALTJARRI
PERENTIE CATCHING A RABBIT, c.1969

carved beanwood with natural earth pigments

90.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $9,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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111

GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI
MAMULTJULKUNGA, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

246.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $15,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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112

TOMMY WATSON
UNTITLED, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.0 x 199.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
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113

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI
THE OLGAS, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 150.0 cm

Estimate: 
$14,000 - 18,000
Sold for $13,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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114

MINNIE MOTORCAR APWERL (PWERLE)
BUSH MELON, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

160.0 x 353.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $20,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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115

ARTIST UNKNOWN (CENTRAL DESERT)
PAIR OF CENTRAL DESERT SHIELDS

carved and incised wood decorated with red, black, white and yellow natural earth pigments

64.5 cm and 66.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000 (2)
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116

ARTIST UNKNOWN (PINTUPI)
UNTITLED, 1971

synthetic polymer powder paint and synthetic binder on composition board

13.5 x 25.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $5,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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117

TURKEY TOLSON TJUPURRULA
STRAIGHTENING SPEARS AT ILYINGAUGAU, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 137.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $7,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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118

JACKIE KURLTJUNYINTJA GILES TJAPALTJARRI
TJAMU TJAMU, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

101.0 x 101.0 cm

Private sale
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119

EUBENA NAMPITJIN
MINDIKI KARU, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.5 x 79.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 9,000
Sold for $9,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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120

HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI
UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

180.0 x 81.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
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121

EUBENA NAMPITJIN
YUNA YUNA, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

149.5 x 75.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
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122

PETER DATJIN BURARRWANGA
LARRAKITJ

natural earth pigments on hardwood hollow log

261.5 cm height

Private sale
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123

PETER DATJIN BURARRWANGA
LARRAKITJ

natural earth pigments on hardwood hollow log

268.0 cm height

Private sale
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124

YALMAKANY MARAWILI
LARRAKITJ

natural earth pigments on hardwood hollow log

197.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
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125

GALUMA MAYMURU and DHUKAL WIRRPANDA
NYAPALINGU WAPITJA PAIR

natural earth pigments on carved wood

123.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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126

NANDABITTA
HUNTERS AND TOTEMIC ANIMALS, 1970s

natural earth pigments on plywood

61.0 x 51.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
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127

ARTIST UNKNOWN (ELCHO ISLAND)
FLYING FOXES, c.1966-70

natural earth pigments on composition board

70.5 x 32.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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128

MAWALAN MARIKA
GREEN-BACKED TURTLE AND MOONFISH, FROM BREMER ISLAND TURTLE HUNT, 1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

59.0 x 24.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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129

GAWIRRIN GUMANA
DJARWARRK

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

97.0 x 48.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
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130

WEAVER JACK
NYIMPIL, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 66.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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131

MINNIE MOTORCAR APWERL (PWERLE)
UNTITLED

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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132

NGIPI WARD
LUNGKUNPA TJUKURRPA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.0 x 101.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
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133

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI
DINGKARRI, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

136.0 x 122.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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134

PATRICK MUNG MUNG
NANGAMAN COUNTRY, 1998

natural earth pigments on canvas

80.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
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135

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)
RED ROCK STOCKYARD, 1996

coloured etching and aquatint

49.0 x 64.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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136

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)
UNTITLED, 1996

natural earth pigments on canvas

60.5 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
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137

NURA RUPERT
MAMU TJUTA / LOTS OF SPOOKY SPIRITS!, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

57.5 x 117.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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138

JIMMY BAKER
KANPIKU TJUKURPA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

90.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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139

KUMPAYA GIRGIRBA
UNTITLED, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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140

NGIPI WARD
NGURRA PATJANTTA, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

90.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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141

GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI
UNTITLED, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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142

NYILYARI TJAPANGARTI
UNTITLED, 2011

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
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143

TURKEY TOLSON TJUPURRULA
STRAIGHTENING SPEARS, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

31.0 x 41.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 1,800
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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144

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI
ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.5 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
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145

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI
ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS

synthetic polymer paint on canvas on board

38.0 x 23.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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146

ARTIST UNKNOWN (CENTRAL ARNHEM LAND)
SEA EAGLE, 1950s

carved and shaped softwood with natural earth pigments

28.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $900 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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147

ARTIST UNKNOWN (NORTH EAST ARNHEM LAND)
GROUP OF THREE BIRD SCULPTURES

carved softwood with natural earth pigments

35.0 cm height each

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,000 (3)
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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148

NARRITJIN MAYMURU
GULWARRK, THE NIGHT BIRD, c.1969

carved and shaped softwood with natural earth pigments

39.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500
Sold for $1,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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149

ARTIST UNKNOWN (ARNHEM LAND)
TOTEMIC BIRD, 1950s

natural earth pigments on carved and incised wood

33.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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150

ARTIST UNKNOWN (GROOTE EYLANDT)
ANT, 1970s

carved wood with natural earth pigments

49.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$500 - 700
Sold for $780 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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151

Attributed to NARRITJIN MAYMURU
UNTITLED (DIVER BIRD), 1960s

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

125.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,800 - 3,500
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152

IVAN NAMIRRKKI
LORRKON, 1999

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood hollow log

115.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
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153

GEORGE MILPURRURRU
OENPELLI PYTHON, c.1980

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

174.0 x 40.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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154

JIMMY NJIMINJUMA (1945 - 2004) and HALEEMA DJORLOM
LORRKON, 2003

natural earth pigments on hardwood hollow log

148.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
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155

ARTIST UNKNOWN (QUEENSLAND)
GROUP OF TEN THROWING CLUBS

carved wood

varying sizes up to 72.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000 (10)
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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156

ARTIST UNKNOWN (CENTRAL ARNHEM LAND)
UNTITLED (CEREMONIAL FIGURE)

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

77.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$900 - 1,200
Sold for $900 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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157

ARTIST UNKNOWN (CENTRAL ARNHEM LAND)
UNTITLED (CEREMONIAL FIGURE)

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

83.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$900 - 1,200
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 34 - 26 March 2014, Melbourne
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158

ARTIST UNKNOWN (PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
A MONUMENTAL ABELAM CEREMONIAL HEAD

carved wood with yellow, black, white and red pigments

101.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,800 - 3,800
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159

ARTIST UNKNOWN (PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
CARVED SPEARTHROWER ORNAMENT

hardwood carved in the form of a cockatoo's head

26.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$600 - 800
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160

ARTIST UNKNOWN (PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
BABA MASK

woven fibre with red, black, white and brown pigments

50.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
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161

ARTIST UNKNOWN (PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
BABA MASK

woven fibre with red, blue and white pigments

35.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
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162

ARTIST UNKNOWN (PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
TALIPUN' BRIDE PRICE

woven cane fibre with white and pink natural earth pigments, with large segment of marbled turban shell

52.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
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