7 - Important Aboriginal Art

Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
-
25 March 2009
1

MICK KUBARKKU
DIRD DJANG, MOON DREAMING, c.1994

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

127.0 x 72.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $19,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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DICK NGULEINGULEI MURRUMURRU
MIMIH HUNTER AND KANGAROO, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

47.0 x 34.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $9,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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3

DICK NGULEINGULEI MURRUMURRU
MIMIHS, c.1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

40.0 x 34.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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4

DAVID MILAYBUMA
DANCING FIGURES, c.1954

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

35.0 x 66.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 10,000
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5

LOFTY BARDAYAL NADJAMERREK
EMUS FEEDING, 1997

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

52.0 x 105.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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6

TONY BINDIN YUWATI
MOKOY FIGURE, c.1965

natural earth pigments, human hair, lorikeet feathers on carved wood

50.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
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TONY BINDIN YUWATI
MOKOY FIGURE, 1969

natural earth pigments, human hair, lorikeet feathers on carved wood

50.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,500 - $3,500
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8

LIPUNDJA GUPAPUYNGU
DIVER BIRD, c.1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

86.0 x 29.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 6,000
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MICK WILINGGARR MAGANI
CIRCUMCISION STORY, c.1970

natural earth pigments on composition board

40.5 x 34.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,200 - 2,600
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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10

NANDABITTA
SEA CREATURES, 1971

natural earth pigments and natural binders on eucalyptus bark

54.0 x 36.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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11

ARTIST UNKNOWN (GROOTE EYLANDT)
FISH, c.1950

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

28.0 x 49.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $1,680 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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12

ARTIST UNKNOWN (GROOTE EYLANDT)
BUSH TURKEY

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

48.5 x 30.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 2,500
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ARTIST UNKNOWN (GROOTE EYLANDT)
MARINE CREATURES, c.1956

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

69.5 x 44.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 5,000
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14

THOMAS NANJIWARRA AMAGULA
UNTITLED, 1967

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

61.0 x 40.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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15

LONG JACK PHILLIPUS TJAKAMARRA
WATER STORY (VERSION 7), 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint and PVA on composition board

46.5 x 30.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 25,000
Sold for $20,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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16

TIMMY PAYUNGKA TJAPANGATI
MY COUNTRY (HOMELAND) BUSH TUCKER STORY, 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint and PVA on composition board

46.0 x 31.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 30,000
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17

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI
TINGARI CYCLE DREAMING JOURNEY, 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint and PVA on composition board

70.0 x 42.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $51,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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18

PINCHER TALUNGA
DESIGNS, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

101.5 x 66.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
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19

PRINCE OF WALES
BODY MARKS, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

138.0 x 102.5 cm

Sold for $18,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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20

OWEN YALANDJA
YAWKYAWK, 2002

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

148.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $2,280 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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21

JIMMY AN.GUNGUNA
WANGARRA SPIRITS, 2002

natural earth pigments on carved softwood

138.0 x 13.0 cm and 190.0 x 21.0 cm

Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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22

DENNIS NONA
SESSERAE (BADU ISLAND STORY), 2004 - 05

hand coloured linocut

112.0 x 200.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 12,000
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23

ALBERT NAMATJIRA
BOOMERANG, c.1938

engraved and blackened hardwood

52.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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24

OTTO PAREROULTJA
CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE, c.1963

watercolour on paper

25.0 x 36.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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ALBERT NAMATJIRA
WEST MACDONNELL RANGES, 1938

watercolour on paper

11.5 x 49.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
Sold for $13,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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26

OSCAR NAMATJIRA
CENTRAL AUSTRALIA, c.1960

watercolour on paper

35.0 x 52.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - $3,500
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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27

ALBERT NAMATJIRA
MACDONNELL RANGES

watercolour on paper

22.0 x 30.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 25,000
Sold for $21,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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28

TIMOTHY COOK
SHARK, 1998

natural earth pigments on canvas

91.0 x 55.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $4,000
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29

TIMOTHY COOK
MILIKAPITI, 2002

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on canvas

73.0 x 57.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
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30

PIUS TIPUNGWUTI
TUTINI (PUKUMANI POLE)

natural earth pigments on ironwood

255.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $4,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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31

A PAIR OF TIWI SPEARHEADS
natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

114.5 cm and 127.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000 (2)
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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32

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)
JILAMARA, 1999

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on paper

75.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)
JILAMARA, 1999

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

78.5 x 102.0 cm

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
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QUEENIE McKENZIE (NAKARRA)
JINGAROOROO HILLS, 1997

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

60.0 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $10,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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35

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)
DILA (SUN), 1995

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

60.5 x 76.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $21,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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36

QUEENIE McKENZIE (NAKARRA)
BOWER BIRD DREAMING ON TEXAS DOWNS STATION, 1994

natural earth pigments on linen

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
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37

RAMMEY RAMSEY
DOOWOON COUNTRY - TRANIE GORGE, 2004

natural earth pigments on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $19,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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38

PADDY BEDFORD
FIG TREE HOLE, 1998

natural earth pigments on linen

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
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39

RUSTY PETERS
YIMENARRAN, 2005

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

122.5 x 132.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $9,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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40

BROOK ANDREW
SEXY AND DANGEROUS II, 1997

duclear print mounted on Perspex

144.5 x 108.0 cm

Estimate: 
$22,000 - $28,000
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41

JARINYANU DAVID DOWNS
KURTAL WITH DANCE POLES, 1986 - 87

natural earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on board

122.0 x 81.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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42

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN
PURKITJI, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

118.0 x 79.5 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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43

PAJI HONEYCHILD YANKARR
UNTITLED, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

76.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - $6,000
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44

WAKARTU CORY SURPRISE
MIMPI JILA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

76.5 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - $6,000
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45

ROSELLA NAMOK
BRIGHT COUPLE...KAAPAY AND KUYAN TOGETHER, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

170.0 x 105.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 18,000
Sold for $16,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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46

PINTA PINTA TJAPANANGKA
UNTITLED, 1981

synthetic polymer paint on linen

186.5 x 154.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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47

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA
TINGARI STORY, 1988

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 152.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
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48

TIM LEURA TJAPALTJARRI
WALLABY DREAMING, 1977

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

178.0 x 157.5 cm

Estimate: 
$100,000 - 120,000
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49

JAMES IYUNA
BILLABONG AT DILEBANG, 2006

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

180.0 x 45.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
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IRENIE NGALINBA
LORRKON, 2004

natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on hollowed log

223.0 x 22.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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JOHN MAWURNDJUL
LORRKON, 2006

natural earth pigments and PVC fixative on hollowed log

134.0 x 21.0 cm

Estimate: 
$22,000 - 28,000
Sold for $21,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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52

JOHN MAWURNDJUL
MARDAYIN DESIGN, 2003

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

145.0 x 54.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 22,000
Sold for $24,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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53

JUDY NAPANGARDI WATSON
KURRKARA JUKURRPA AT MINA MINA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 - $25,000
Sold for $21,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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54

PADDY CARLTON
LIGHTNING MAN, 1997

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

100.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 - $8,000
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55

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
BODY PAINT, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

38.5 cm x 31.0 (each)

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 18,000 (3)
Sold for $36,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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56

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
UNTITLED (ALHALKERE), 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

110.0 x 201.0 cm

Estimate: 
$150,000 - 200,000
Sold for $252,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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RAY JAMES TJANGALA
YUNALA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.0 x 152.5 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 25,000
Sold for $18,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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JOSEPH JURRA TJAPALTJARRI
NGARRTJAPIRITJINN, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

181.5 x 243.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 70,000
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MICK JAWALJI JANGALA
(i) WARDAL, 2003 (ii) UNTITLED, 2003

natural earth pigments on board

80.0 x 60.0 cm (2)

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000 (2)
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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BILLY THOMAS (JOONGOORRA)
UNTITLED, 2003

natural earth pigments on canvas

120.0 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 25,000
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61

INYUWA NAMPITJINPA
PUKANYA, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 92.0 cm

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MAKINTI NAPANANGKA
KUNGKA KUTJARRA, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - $22,000
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NINGURA NAPURRULA
WOMEN AT WIRRULNGA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

244.0 x 183.0 cm

Estimate: 
$70,000 - 80,000
Sold for $84,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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SPIDER KALBYBIDI
NARU, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

121.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
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MARGARET BARAGURRA
KALPIRTI, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

166.0 x 110.0 cm

Estimate: 
$ 6,000 - 8,000
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66

WEAVER JACK
LUNGARUNG, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

182.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 12,000
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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FRED UNTJIMA FORBES
FATHER'S COUNTRY, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

123.5 x 85.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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JIMMY BAKER
PILTATI TJUKURPA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

129.5 x 67.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
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NARPUTTA NANGALA
KAARKURUTINYTJA (LAKE MACDONALD), 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

101.0 x 137.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - $10,000
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NOLA CAMPBELL
UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 102.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
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TIGER PALPATJA
TIGER'S CREATION STORY, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 198.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $14,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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ANMANARI BROWN
KURU ALA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

140.0 x 208.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
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BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI
ROCK HOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006

natural earth pigments on linen

121.5 x 120.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - $15,000
Sold for $15,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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LILLY KELLY NAPANGARDI
BIG GOANNA SANDHILLS, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 153.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 25,000
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GLORIA TAMERRE PETYARRE
MOUNTAIN DEVIL LIZARD, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

210.0 x 179.5 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
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EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
ANOORALYA, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

121.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 - $60,000
Sold for $87,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
UNTITLED (ANOORALYA), 1992

synthetic polymer paint on linen

154.0 x 125.0 cm

Estimate: 
$45,000 - 55,000
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EUBENA NAMPITJIN
ARTISTS COUNTRY WITH HILLS AND CREEKS, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
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MILLIE SKEEN NAMPITJIN
UNTITLED, 1993

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

117.0 x 78.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 14,000
Sold for $9,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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ELIZABETH NYUMI NUNGURRAYI
PARWALLA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

130.5 x 299.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 50,000
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81

EUBENA NAMPITJIN
MINDIKI, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

149.0 x 100.0 cm

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82

KUNTJIL COOPER
UNTITLED

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

149.0 x 184.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
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83

HECTOR CHUNDALOO JANDANY
JIWIGUN HILL, 1997

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on canvas

100.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
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JACK BRITTEN
RIVER COUNTRY, c.1990

natural earth pigments on canvas

50.0 x 70.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
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JACK BRITTEN
GOONDARRINYARRIN - PURNULULU, 2001

natural earth pigments on canvas

45.0 x 70.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
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86

RUSTY PETERS
UNTITLED, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

80.0 x 100.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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RUSTY PETERS
UNTITLED, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

80.0 x 100.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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ARTIST UNKNOWN (PINTUPI)
UNTITLED (CEREMONIAL GROUND), c.1972

synthetic polymer powder paint and PVA on composition board

48.5 x 35.5 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - $12,000
Sold for $22,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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CHARLIE TARAWA TJUNGURRAYI
WATI KUTJARRI (TWO MEN), 1978

synthetic polymer paint on board

32.0 x 52.0cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
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TIM LEURA TJAPALTJARRI
UNTITLED, 1974

synthetic polymer paint on board

60.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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CHARLIE TJAPANGATI
TJIPARITJARRA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

183.0 x 151.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $9,900 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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JOHNNY YUNGUT TJUPURRULA
TJANGIMANTA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
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KANYA TJAPANGATI
TINGARI CYCLE; VENOMOUS SNAKE DREAMING AT NYINMI, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 106.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
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GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI
UNTITLED, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.0 x 244.0 cm

Estimate: 
$70,000 - 90,000
Sold for $72,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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GEORGE WARD TJUNGURRAYI
CLAYPAN AND SOAKAGE WATER SITE OF PINKARRTU, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.5 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - $10,000
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WARLIMPIRRINGA TJAPALTJARRI
WILKINKARRA (LAKE MACKAY), 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 107.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 8,000
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KANYA TJAPANGATI
KIRRITJINNA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.5 x 121.5 cm

Estimate: 
$14,000 - 18,000
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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99

JOHN MAWURNDJUL
LIGHTNING SPIRIT NAMARRKON, 1993

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

70.0 x 48.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - $7,000
Sold for $5,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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JAMES IYUNA
WAYARRA SPIRIT FIGURE, 1988

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

109.0 x 74.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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MICK KUBARKKU
MIMIH SPIRITS, 1992

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

164.5 x 43.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - $15,000
Sold for $16,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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102

SAMSON BONSON
MIMIH SPIRIT, 2008

kurrajong with natural earth pigments and PVC fixative

248.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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CRUSOE KURDDAL
MIMIH SPIRIT, 2008

kurrajong with natural earth pigments and PVC fixative

248.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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104

CRUSOE KURDDAL
MIMIH SPIRIT, 2008

kurrajong with natural earth pigments and PVC fixative

255.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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105

ANNIEBELL MARRNGAMARRNGA
YAWKYAWK, 2006

pandanus and native bamboo

249.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 6,000
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106

JOHN MAWURNDJUL
DIGERIDU

natural earth pigments on hollow timber

150.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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107

MUNGURRAWUY YUNIPINGU
WONGAR (FIRE STORY), 1968

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

122.5 x 49.0 cm (irregular)

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108

MATHAMAN MARIKA
THE DJANKAWU PEOPLE, c.1957

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

69.0 x 23.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $4,000
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109

WUKUN WANAMBI
WAWURRITJPAL, 2005

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

133.0 x 47.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
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110

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA
LUPULNGA, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 5,000
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111

EILEEN NAPALTJARRI
JACK AMBLE BORE, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - $3,000
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112

NAATA NUNGURRAYI
NARRAPINTI, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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113

ELIZABETH MARKS NAKAMARRA
ROCKHOLE SITE OF KALIPINYA, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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114

WINTJIYA NAPALTJARRI
WATANUMA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 46.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,800 - 2,500
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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115

NINGURA NAPURRULA
NGAMINYA, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 137.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 12,000
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116

NYM BUNDUK
DANCING FIGURES ANDCEREMONIAL CLUBS

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

58.0 x 20.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,500 - $3,500
Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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117

NYM BUNDUK
DANCING MIMIH

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

63.0 x 18.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - $3,500
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118

INDJI THARWAL
UNTITLED

natural earth pigments and
natural binders on eucalyptus bark

66.0 x 17.4 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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119

BOBYIN NONGAH
UNTITLED, (KUNMANGGUR-THE BRINGER OF LIFE), 1975

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

68.5 x 32.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - $8,000
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120

A GROUP OF WEAVINGS
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND

comprising two woven baskets constructed with lawyer cane and bark fibre together with a loop weave bag and a fibre apron of woven bark fibre

dimensions variable

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200 (4)
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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121

A NINETEENTH CENTURY NORTH-EAST QUEENSLAND BI-CORNUAL BASKET
Lot 11

woven lawyer cane

38.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $7,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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122

GLORIA FLETCHER THANCOUPIE
TOTEM POLE

stoneware, slip and oxide
decoration on incised design

95.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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123

GLORIA FLETCHER THANCOUPIE
TURTLE BOWL

stoneware with oxide decoration
on incised design

9.0 x 31.0 x 27.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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124

GLORIA FLETCHER THANCOUPIE
KANGAROO MURAL

36 glazed stoneware tiles with slip and oxide decoration on incised design

73.0 x 109.0 cm (overall)

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
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125

GLORIA FLETCHER THANCOUPIE
ORGORTH / PELICAN

12 glazed stoneware tiles with slip and
oxide decoration on incised design

59.5 x 49.0 cm (overall)

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $5,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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126

CRAIG KOOMEETA
APALECH BROTHERS', 2006

natural earth pigments with synthetic binder on milkwood

108.0 cm and 103.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 - $7,000 (2)
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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127

KEN THAIDAY SENIOR
BEIZAM HEADDRESS (HAMMERHEAD SHARK), 2003

plywood, metal, plastic, feathers, glass, string and enamel paint

76.5 x 96.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,500 - 6,000
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128

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI
OUTSIDE DIBIRDIBI, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

76.0 x 101.5 cm

Sold for $5,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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129

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI
MY COUNTRY, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.0 x 136.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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130

JUDY WATSON
BIG WET, 1999

pigment, ink and wash on canvas

180.0 x 108.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
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131

ABIE TJANGALA
RAINBOW, FROG AND WATER DREAMING, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

135.0 x 123.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $9,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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132

ARTIST UNKNOWN (GROOTE EYLANDT)
NORTH-WEST WIND

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

37.0 x 23.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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133

ARTIST UNKNOWN (GROOTE EYLANDT)
UNTITLED

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

48.0 x 29.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,200 - $1,800
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134

ARTIST UNKNOWN (GROOTE EYLANDT)
WEST WIND

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

52.5 x 32.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,000
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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135

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)
JILAMARA,1999

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on paper

76.0 x 57.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
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136

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)
JILAMARRA (BLACK), 1999

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on paper

76.0 x 57.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - $9,000
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137

ARTIST UNKNOWN
TIWI POLE

natural earth pigments on carved and shaped wood

117.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
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138

ARTIST UNKNOWN (BATHURST AND MELVILLE ISLANDS)
DIVER BIRD, 1980s

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

115.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,000 - $2,000
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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139

ARTIST UNKNOWN
A GROOTE EYLANDT STINGRAY CARVING

carved wood with natural earth pigments

26.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 2,500
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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140

ARTIST UNKNOWN (BATHURST AND MELVILLE ISLANDS)
BIMA, 1960s

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

63.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $4,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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141

DECLAN APUATIMI
FIGURE REPRESENTINGPURUKAPALI

natural earth pigments on carved ironwood

34.5 x 12.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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142

ARTIST UNKNOWN (CROKER ISLAND, WEST ARNHEM LAND)
SHARK, c.1960s

natural earth pigments on carved
and shaped softwood

32.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$500 - 700
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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143

ARTIST UNKNOWN (ARNHEM LAND)
AN UNUSUAL CARVED REPRESENTATION OF A SHRIMP

natural earth pigments on carved
and shaped softwood

76.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$700 - 1,000
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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144

ARTIST UNKNOWN (ARNHEM LAND)
BROLGA, c.1970

natural earth pigments on carved
and shaped hardwood

87.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800 - $1,200
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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145

RONNIE DJANBARDI
WANDURRK, 1975

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

123.0 x 50.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000 - $3,000
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146

ARTIST UNKNOWN (WESTERN ARNHEM LAND)
UNTITLED (CEREMONY), 1960s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

106.0 x 28.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - $2,500
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147

Attributed to YANGARRAWUN
YIRRITJA DESIGNS

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

85.0 x 42.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - $2,500
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148

JANUARY NAMIRIDALI NANGUNYARI
MIMIH SPIRITS, c.1960s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

67.5 x 28.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $4,000
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149

ARTIST UNKNOWN (WESTERN ARNHEM LAND)
TWO SPIRIT FIGURES AND SPEARS

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

104.0 x 36.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,500 - $2,500
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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150

NGIPI WARD NAPANGARTI / KARIMARRA
WANDANTJARRI, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.5 x 76.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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151

MYRA COOK
KARTJINGUKU, MINYMA TJUKURRPA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

101.5 x 76.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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152

TIGER PALPATJA
WANAMPI TJUKURPA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.5 x 151.5 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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153

CAROL GOLDING
UNTITLED

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

100.0 x 101.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
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154

KATHLEEN PADDOON NAPANANGKA
NAKARRA NAKARRA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 75.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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155

ELIZABETH NYUMI NUNGURRAYI
PARWALLA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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156

EUBENA NAMPITJIN
KUNAWARRITJI, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 18,000
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157

TJUMPO TJAPANANGKA
UNTITLED, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 10,000
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158

FRED TJAKAMARRA
TIREEWALA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

148.0 x 74.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
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159

TJUMPO TJAPANANGKA
WILKINKARRA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
Sold for $14,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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160

YALA YALA GIBBS TJUNGURRAYI
UNTITLED, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on linen

132.0 x 58.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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161

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA
UNTITLED, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

106.0 x 28.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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162

WILLY TJUNGURRAYI
TJULPUNYA, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
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163

PINTA PINTA TJAPANANGKA
TINGARI, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 5,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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164

GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI
MAMULTJULKULNGA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
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165

NOLAN TJAPANGATI
TINGARI, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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166

RAY JAMES TJANGALA
YUNALA, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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167

GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI
TINGARI STORY, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

137.0 x 120.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $13,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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168

GEORGE (TJAMPU) TJAPALTJARRI
TINGARI CYCLE, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on linen

151.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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169

GEORGE TJUNGURRAYI
TINGARI STORY, 1997

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 121.5 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - $20,000
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170

EMILY NGARNAL EVANS
SPOTTED STINGRAY, 2005

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

136.5 x 136.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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171

JULIE NANGALA ROBINSON
PIRLINYANU, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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172

DOROTHY NAPANGARDI
KARNTAKURLANGU JUKURRPA (MINA MINA), 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

104.5 x 118.5 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 25,000
Sold for $14,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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173

NGOIA POLLARD NAPALTJARRI
SWAMP NEAR NYRRUPI, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

90.0 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
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174

LILLY KELLY NAPANGARDI
SANDHILLS, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 35.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
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175

LILLY KELLY NAPANGARDI
SANDHILLS, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

149.0 x 210.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
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176

(SOUTHERN HIGHLAND PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
A MENDI WAR SHIELD

carved wood and natural earth pigments

113.5 x 37.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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177

(SOUTHERN HIGHLAND PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
A MENDI WAR SHIELD

carved wood and natural earth pigment

101.0 x 47.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,400
Sold for $1,020 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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178

DIMINUATIVE STONE CARVED IRONWOOD 'MINDJA' YAMFESTIVAL SPIRIT
(NAKUMA PEOPLE, WASKUKHILLS, EAST SEPIK PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)

encrusted polychrome ochres

43.0 x 21.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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179

(KWOMA REGION, EAST SEPIK PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
A MINDJA FIGURE

carved wood with clay and natural earth pigment

102.5 x 31.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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180

A LARGE MINDJA FIGURE

(UPPER SEPIK, WASHKUK HILLS,PAPUA NEW GUINEA)

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

190.0 cm height

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181

A SUBI CLUB (MALAITA, SOLOMON ISLANDS)
Lot 7

20th Century carved hardwood with excellent patina, raised central ridges across arrow shaped head and extensive fibre wrapping on handle with woven string wrap

92.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,800 - $2,800
Sold for $1,680 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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182

SOLOMON ISLAND JANUS HEAD WARCLUB

(MALAITA)

late 19th Century

93.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
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183

FAMILY SIZED HEAD REST (LAKE SENTANI, WESTERN PAPUA)
Lot 6

mid 20th Century cane feet remarkably long head rest with ancestral heads to either side

94.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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184

A FINE SEPIK RIVER FLUTE STOPPER

(PAPUA NEW GUINEA)

carved hardwood with shiny patina, inset shell eyes

71.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,500 - $3,500
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185

TWO SEPIK RIVER POUNDERS
(PAPUA NEW GUINEA)

carved hardwood with animal figures, old patina throughout

49.0 cm and 54.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,000 - $1,600 (2)
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186

 ‘ULA’ THROWING CLUB
(FIJI)

early 19th Century carved from the bulbous root of a hardwood tree with whale bone insert

39.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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187

SMALL HUNTING CHARM MASK (GAMEI PEOPLE, LOWER RAMU RIVER, MADANG PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
Lot 5

mid 20th Century

25.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$500 - $700
Sold for $780 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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188

ANCESTRAL SPIRIT FIGURE

(MISINGI VILLAGE,MIDDLE RAMU RIVER, MADANG PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)

mid 20th Century encrusted patina standing figure with hands on hips, opposed hook projections on the face and body

54.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$850 - 1,200
Sold for $900 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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189

RARE ZOOMORPHIC BEAKED MASK (WOMBON VILLAGE, NINGERUM PEOPLE, OK TEDI RIVER, STAR MOUNTAINS, WESTERN PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
Lot 3

this is an extremely remote area and not a lot is known about these striking masks, which most likely represent avian ancestral spirits

46.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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190

A FINE SPIRIT POLE (MBITORO ANCESTOR POLE)
(MIMIKA PEOPLE, UTAKWARIVER, IRIAN JAYA) c.1980

carved from the trunk and buttress-like root of a mangrove tree, traces of white pigment

398.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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191

A FINE ASMAT ANCESTOR POLE (MBIS POLE)
(SAWA VILLAGE, NORTH-WESTASMAT, WEST PAPUA) c.1980

carved from the trunk and buttress-like root of a mangrove tree, traces of white and red pigment

441.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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192

AN EXCEPTIONAL HOUSE POST FROMA MEN'S HOUSE
(ATSJ VILLAGE, CENTRAL ASMAT, PAPUA NEW GUINEA) c.1980

natural earth pigments on wood with extensive carving

316.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$4,000 - $6,000
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193

A WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ENGRAVED PEARL SHELL PENDANT
Lot 1

Riji and Jakoli, with incised traditional designs infilled with natural pigments

17.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500
Sold for $1,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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194

A FINE EARLY HARDWOOD SHIELD

(WEST AUSTRALIA)

19th Century of elongated ovoid form, the front undecorated with fine old patina, the reverse with elegant thin loop handle and old patina,

61.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 2,500
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195

SHIELD
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN

decorated with alternate bands of finely incised diagonal designs interspersed with diamond motifs, the back unadorned with loop handle, shiny patina overall

65.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,500 - $3,500
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196

BARDI SHIELD
A WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BARDI SHIELD

of plano-convex section with a gently curving convex front. Decorated with alternating diagonal bands in a section. The reverse with alternate designs, deep cut lug handle, patina overall

78.0 cm height

Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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197

A CARVED AND DECORATED BARDI PARRYING SHIELD (DAMPIER PENINSULA, KIMBERLEY REGION)
late 19th, early 20th Century

the front decorated with alternating bands of diagonal designs filled with natural earth pigments, the reverse replete with adze markings and decorated with alternating horizontal bands of white red and black pigments, deep cut lug handle

77.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
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198

AN EARLY SHIELD

(NORTH WEST AUSTRALIA)

made from hardwood, of elongated ovoid form, the front decorated with bands of alternating diagonal designs, the reverse with engraved designs and deep cut lug handle, evidence of use

78.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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199

A PAIR OF WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SPEARTHROWERS

(WOOMERAS)

carved in hardwood, the front decorated with incised traditional zig-zag designs in-filled with traces of red pigments and one with a lower bulbous throwing handle

81.0 and 75.5 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$2,500 - $3,000
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200

A HARDWOOD SPEARTHROWER (LA GRANGE BAY, WEST AUSTRALIA)
late 19th, early 20th Century

of leaf like form, the front decorated with incised traditional interlocking key designs, the reverse with simple diagonal design possibly representing the rainbow serpent, the peg attached with natural fibre and resin, patina overall

70.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
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201

A PARRYING SHIELD (LA GRANGE BAY, WEST AUSTRALIA)
early 20th Century

made from hardwood, of elongated form, the front undecorated, the reverse with incised traditional interlocking key designs, deep cut loop handle

87.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,200 - 2,500
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202

A SHIELD
(LA GRANGE BAY, WEST AUSTRALIA)

made from hardwood, of elongated form, the front decorated with linear striations, the reverse with incised traditional interlocking designs, thin loop handle and patina overall

80.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,200 - 2,500
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203

A WESTERN AUSTRALIAN WUNDA SHIELD
(LA GRANGE BAY, WEST AUSTRALIA)

carved and incised hardwood with natural earth pigments

70.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
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204

WUNDA SHIELD
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN

carved in hardwood with natural earth pigments, the front engraved with broad traditional diagonal designs, in-filled with alternate bands of red and white natural pigments. The reverse with vertical striations infill with red pigment and loop handle

66.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$2,500 - $3,500
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205

SHIELD
CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN

carved softwood with vertical carvings and natural earth pigments, the front decorated with broad vertical linear designs infilled with alternating rows in white and red pigment dotting. The reverse with broad deep cut shallow fluting and lug handle with remnants of old trade cloth on handle.

55.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,600 - 2,000
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206

A FINE AND EARLY WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BOOMERANG (BROOME/ DAMPIERLAND REGION)
BOOMERANG

fine adzed surface to both front and reverse, old patina overall

53.5 cm length

Estimate: 
$1,000 - $1,500
Sold for $900 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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207

A MULGA BOOMERANG
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN

of plano/convex section, the front with shallow linear fluting, the reverse with rough adzed markings.

60.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$400 - $500
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A NEW SOUTH WALES BOOMERANG
early 20th Century

replete with fine adze markings overall,
old shiny patina

65.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - $1,200
Sold for $900 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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209

A BOOMERANG
NEW SOUTH WALES / QUEENSLAND

of plano/convex section, the front with traditional linear designs, the reverse with adzed markings

66.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$600 - $800
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210

A LARGE AND EARLY HARDWOOD BOOMERANG 
(SOUTH AUSTRALIA)

of elegant gently curving form, the front and reverse replete with fine adze markings, old patina overall

90.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $840 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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211

IVAN NAMIRRKKI
NGALYOD CREEK ATKUDJADORRDO, 2003

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

103.0 x 12.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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212

IVAN NAMIRRKKI
BILWOYYINJ SITE, 2003

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

110.0 x 15.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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213

TIMOTHY WULANJBIRR
CRACKED MUD, 2002

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

124.5 x 34.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
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214

LIPUNDJA GUPAPUYNGU
SACRED TOTEMS, c.1965

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

100.0 x 49.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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215

MICK WILINGGARR MAGANI
WAY-DJI, THE OLD DREAMING MANAND WIVES HUNTING, c.1967

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

100.0 x 34.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
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216

JOHN RURIYA
FISH TRAP, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

108.0 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,000
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217

ARTIST UNKNOWN (MILINGIMBI ISLAND)
WILD HONEY AND SUGAR BAGTOTEM

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

148.0 x 64.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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218

BOYUN
LIFE AT THE WATERHOLE, c.1969

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

75.0 x 36.0 cm

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,000
Sold for $1,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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219

NANGANARRALIL
THE WESSEL ISLAND PYTHON

natural earth pigments on
eucalyptus bark

105.0 x 31.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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220

BURRUNDAY
FILE SNAKES

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

75.0 x 33.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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221

BUNGAWUY
EMU STORY

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

92.0 x 40.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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222

MICK KUBARKKU
BARRAMUNDI, c.1970

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

54.0 x 92.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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223

WALLY MANDARRK
NGALOYD, RAINBOW SERPENT AND EGGS, c.1970

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

47.0 x 73.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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224

ARTIST UNKNOWN (WESTERN ARNHEM LAND)
DANCING MIMIH FIGURES, c.1960

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

42.0 x 84.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
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225

JAMBALULA
(i) CRAYFISH (ii) FOUR FISH

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

(i) 22.0 x 48.0 cm
(ii) 25.0 x 59.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - $2,000 (2)
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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226

KURUWARRIYINGATHI BIJARRB PAULA PAUL
OYSTERS, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

181.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - $4,000
Sold for $2,700 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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227

ROSELLA NAMOK
NGAACHI KINCHA - SECRET DANCE, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

86.0 x 118.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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228

BIRRMUYINGATHI MAALI NETTA LOOGATHA
MY FATHER'S COUNTRY, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 136.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $4,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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229

ANGELINA GEORGE
FLOWERS, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

84.0 x 53.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - $2,500
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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230

DJAMBU (SAMBO) BARRA BARRA
UNTITLED, 1987

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

130.0 x 170.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 5,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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231

DJAMBU (SAMBO) BARRA BARRA
WIRRULNGA, 1987

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 135.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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232

BILLY BENN
DUST STORM COMING, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on board

25.0 x 58.5 cm

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,000
Sold for $1,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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233

JULIE GOUGH
(i) TIDAL, 2005 (ii) ME'BAY, 2005

(i) synthetic polymer paint on canvas
(ii) digital print on canvas

(i) 86.0 x 108.0 cm (ii) 77.0 x 105.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000 (2)
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234

BRIAN NJINAWANGA
CHEEKY YAMS, 2002

bronze with an accompanying wooden stand

41.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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ANGELINA APWERL (PWERLE)
BUSH PLUM, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

105.5 x 145.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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236

EUNICE NAPANANGKA
UNTITLED, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 138.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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237

LILY SANDOVER KNGWARREYE
AYIPPA GRASS OF ENTIBERA, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

122.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
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POLLY NGALA (NANGALA)
BUSH PLUM, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

136.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 5,000
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239

NAATA NUNGURRAYI
MARRAPINTI, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

168.0 x 46.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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240

LORNA NAPANANGKA
UNTITLED, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

168.0 x 46.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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241

ELIZABETH MARKS NAKAMARRA
ROCKHOLE SITE OF KALIPINYA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
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WALANGKURA NAPANANGKA
OLD WOMAN STORY (KUTUNGKANAPANANGKA), 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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243

TJUNKIYA NAPALTJARRI
UMARI, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,000
Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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244

WALANGKURA REID NAPURRULA
SEVEN SISTERS DREAMING AT WARAKUNA, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.5 x 91.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
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ROSIE NANYUMA NAPURRULA
LARKAR, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

90.5 x 60.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - $7,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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246

MAUDIE MATANGALLI
TJALYUWANGU, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

90.0 x 59.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - $6,000
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247

MUNTJA NUNGURRAYI
LITTARI, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - $8,000
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248

LUCY YUKENBARRI NAPANANGKA
TJALINYA, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

90.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - $7,000
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249

HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI
KULYARRA ROCKHOLE, 1998

synthetic polymer paint on linen

121.0 x 80.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $5,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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250

BOXER MILNER TJAMPITJIN
PURKITJI, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

120.0 x 60.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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251

HECTOR CHUNDALOO JANDANY
GOONDARRINGARRIN, 2001

natural earth pigments on canvas

70.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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252

JACK BRITTEN
PURNULULU, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

60.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
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253

PATRICK MUNG MUNG
UNTITLED, 2001

natural earth pigments on canvas

45.0 x 120.0cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
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254

JACK BRITTEN
PURNULULU, 2001

natural earth pigments on canvas

45.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
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255

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)
PUNMU - THE UNIVERSE, 1995

screenprint

77.0 x 112.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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256

JUKUNA MONA CHUGUNA
PIRRILANJI, 2001

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

91.5 x 101.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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257

WAKARTU CORY SURPRISE
JILJI, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

50.0 x 65.0 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 2,000
Sold for $480 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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258

JUKUJA DOLLY SNELL
UNTITLED, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

92.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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259

JAKE TJAPALTJARRI
SNAKE DREAMING, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 92.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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SAM TJAMPITJIN
UNTITLED, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

75.0 x 50.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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261

TURKEY TOLSON TJUPURRULA
UNTITLED, 1994

synthetic polymer paint on linen

61.0 x 31.0 cm

Estimate: 
$700 - 1,000
Sold for $1,320 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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262

(LA PEROUSE, NEW SOUTH WALES)
TWO BOOMERANGS

made from shaped hardwood, in form of an arc, the first undecorated on the front, the reverse bearing old ink inscription; specimen boomerang, January 14, 1905 (WSS) camp at La Perouse; the second engraved with image of native fauna and inscribed: La Perouse

45.0 cm and 63.0 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500 (2)
Sold for $1,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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263

A SET OF THREE OLD BOOMERANGS (NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES)
Lot 14

made from hardwood, of fine and slender form in the shape of an arc, all with evidence of use

50.5 cm, 55.0 cm, and 65.0 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 2,000 (3)
Sold for $1,140 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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264

(NORTH EAST QUEENSLAND)
A GROUP OF FOUR SPEARTHROWERS

originating from east Cape York, the group comprises three adult and one child's spearthrower, all of elongated leaf-like form, the wooden peg attached with fibre bindings and resin, the handle constructed from shaped bailer shell secured to end with resin, shell handle missing on the smaller example

95.0 cm, 86.5.0 cm, 78.0 cm and 51.0 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,000 (4)
Sold for $2,040 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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A SET OF FOUR HARDWOOD CLUBS (QUEENSLAND)

19TH CENTURY

of tapering slender shape, two with fine linear
striations, one embedded with evenly spaced nails
to the striking section, all with roughly pecked
handle section and old patina

67.0 cm, 68.0 cm, 70.0 cm and 72.0 cm lengths

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000 (4)
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 7 - 25 March 2009, Melbourne
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