32 - Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art

Part 2: Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
-
27 November 2013
134

LIN ONUS
KIUP BULLA GOOKOOP (THREE FROGS)

gouache on paper

27.0 x 63.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $54,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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135

OWEN YALANDJA
YAWK YAWK, 2006

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on carved and shaped hardwood

218.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $36,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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136

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI
UNTITLED (MEDICINE AND BUSH TUCKER), 1972

synthetic polymer powder paint on composition board

65.0 x 29.0 cm

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 45,000
Sold for $42,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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137

MICK NAMARARI TJAPALTJARRI
UNTITLED, 1972

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

54.0 x 47.0 cm

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 30,000
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138

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD
JANTERRJI - DOLLY HOLE, 2004

ochres and pigment with synthetic binder on composition board

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 55,000
Sold for $50,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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139

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
UNTITLED, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

164.0 x 228.0 cm

Estimate: 
$140,000 - 180,000
Sold for $168,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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140

SAMUEL WAGBARA
THREE SPIRIT FIGURES, 1950s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

61.5 x 23.5 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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141

OLD NYM DJIMURRGURR
NARMAKKON THE LIGHTNING SPIRIT, 1950s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

50.0 x 41.5 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
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142

YIRAWALA
KUNAPIPI (SACRED AND SECRET), 1960s

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

82.0 x 55.5 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
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143

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI
ROCKHOLES AND COUNTRY NEAR THE OLGAS, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

182.0 x 270.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 70,000
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144

PADDY NYUNKUNY BEDFORD
JOOWARRINGAYIN - DONKEY SPRING DEVIL DREAMING, 2001

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

150.0 x 180.0 cm

Estimate: 
$120,000 - 150,000
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145

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
KAME COLOUR, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$150,000 - 200,000
Sold for $138,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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146

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
ALALGURA I, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

147.5 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$100,000 - 140,000
Sold for $144,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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147

TOMMY WATSON
WATI KUTJARA, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on linen

110.0 x 160.0 cm

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 55,000
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148

TJUMPO TJAPANANGKA
WATI KUTJARRA AT THE WATER SITE OF MAMARA, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

180.0 x 120.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
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149

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA
(i) TWO WOMEN'S TRAVELS TO THE SITE SOUTH OF LAKE MACDONALD, 1998; (ii) TWO WOMEN'S DIGGING FOR WESTERN QUOLL IN THE LAKE MACDONALD AREA, 1998; (iii) TWO WOMEN'S DIGGING FOR WESTERN QUOLL IN THE LAKE MACDONALD AREA, 1998; (iv) TRAVELS OF KUNGKA KUTJARRA

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 61.0 cm; 91.0 x 46.0 cm; two panels 91.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 45,000 (4)
Sold for $36,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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150

RONNIE TJAMPITJINPA
PITJARA DREAMING (SITE OF TJITERULNGA), 1990

synthetic polymer paint on linen

152.0 x 182.0 cm

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
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151

JOHN MAWURNDJUL
MILMILNGKAN, 2009

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

161.0 x 67.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 18,000
Sold for $16,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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152

MUNGURRAWUY YUNIPINGU
THE FLOOD, c.1963

natural earth pigments on bark

130.0 x 55.0 cm

Private sale
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153

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
A CARPETED DESERT, 1990

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

211.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$90,000 - 120,000
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154

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)
LIGHTNING STORM AT ROSEWOOD, 1991

natural earth pigments with natural binder on canvas

60.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 70,000
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155

JIMMY NGALAKURN
LORRKON, 2006

natural earth pigments on hollow log

221.0 x 15.0 cm

Private sale
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156

GULUMBU YUNUPINGU
GAN'YU (STARS), 2004

natural earth pigments on hollow log

240.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 16,000
Sold for $13,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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157

NARRITJIN MAYMURU
TWO GOANNAS AND TWO SNAKES

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

33.0 x 11.5 cm

Private sale
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158

DJAWA
UNTITLED (CEREMONIAL MOKUY FIGURE), c.1960

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood

85.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
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159

LOFTY BARDAYAL NADJAMERREK
BARRAMUNDI AND CROCODILE

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

120.0 x 53.5 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $7,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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160

MICK KUBARKKU
MIMIH SPIRITS

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

94.0 x 51.5 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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161

SHANE PICKETT
MID AFTERNOON WANYARANG COLOURS

synthetic polymer paint and sand on canvas

105.5 x 75.5 cm each

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000 (2)
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162

SYLVIA KANTJUPAI KEN
SEVEN SISTERS STORY, 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

101.5 x 152.5 cm

Private sale
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163

LYDIA BALBAL
UNITLED, 2008

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

137.0 x 137.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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164

MIRDIDINGKINGATHI JUWARNDA SALLY GABORI
DIBIRDIBI COUNTRY, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

196.0 x 101.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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165

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
WINTER SEASON, 1991

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

151.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$90,000 - 120,000
Sold for $108,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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166

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
SPRING YAM FLOWERS, 1992

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.5 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $45,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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167

JOHN MAWURNDJUL
BIRLMU (BARRAMUNDI), 2000

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

72.0 x 166.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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168

LONG JACK PHILLIPUS TJAKAMARRA
TWO WOMEN OF PINARIRNYA, 1973

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

79.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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169

OLD WALTER TJAMPITJINPA
WATER STORY, 1971

synthetic polymer paint and powder paint on composition board

25.5 x 71.5 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
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170

TIM LEURA TJAPALTJARRI
UNTITLED, 1973

synthetic polymer paint on composition board

60.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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171

JOHNNY WARANGKULA TJUPURRULA
TJIKARI, 1980

synthetic polymer paint on linen

168.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
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172

HELICOPTER TJUNGURRAYI
WANGKARDU, 2003

synthetic polymer paint on linen

150.0 x 75.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 5,000
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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173

EUBENA NAMPITJIN
ARTIST'S COUNTRY WITH HILLS AND CREEKS, 1995

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 80.0 cm

Estimate: 
$7,000 - 10,000
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174

BILL WHISKEY TJAPALTJARRI
ROCKHOLES NEAR THE OLGAS, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

150.0 x 90.0 cm

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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175

JEAN BAPTISTE APUATIMI
PUKUKMANI POLES, 2002

natural earth pigments on arches paper

77.0 x 57.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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176

KUTUWULUMI PURAWARRUMPATU (KITTY KANTILLA)
UNTITLED, 1996

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on paper

76.0 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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177

GLORIA FLETCHER THANCOUPIE
EGG, c.1988

slip and stoneware

17.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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178

ARTIST UNKNOWN (KIMBERLEY)
BOAB TREES, c.1970

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

55.0 x 48.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
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179

IGNATIA DJANGHARA
WANDJINA

natural earth pigments on bark

58.0 x 26.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $1,440 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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180

FREDDIE TIMMS
SIX MILE, 2002

natural earth pigments and synthetic binder on linen

80.0 x 100.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,500 - 6,500
Sold for $6,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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181

WARLIMPIRRINGA TJAPALTJARRI
WILKINKARRA (LAKE MACKAY), 2000

synthetic polymer paint on linen

107.0 x 121.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,840 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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182

DINI CAMPBELL TJAMPITJINPA
TINGARI AT YUNYUAMA, 1986

synthetic polymer paint on linen

139.0 x 98.5 cm

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
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183

WALANGKURA NAPANANGKA
YIRANGNA, 1999

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.0 cm

Private sale
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184

NINGURA NAPURRULA
UNTITLED, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $9,300 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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185

WALANGKURA JACKSON NAPANANGKA
LAKE SITE OF TJUKURLA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

122.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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186

EILEEN NAPALTJARRI
ROCKHOLE AND SOAKAGE WATER SITE OF TJITURRULPA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 91.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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187

MAKINTI NAPANANGKA
THE ROCKHOLE SITE OF LUPULNGA, 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

91.0 x 46.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
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188

TJUNKIYA NAPALTJARRI
ROCKHOLE SITE OF UMAR, 2002

synthetic polymer paint on linen

153.0 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Sold for $4,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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189

ROVER THOMAS (JOOLAMA)
NGOWADA-MUNY COUNTRY, 1988

natural earth pigments and natural binder on canvas

40.5 x 50.0 cm

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $13,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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190

EMILY KAME KNGWARREYE
UNTITLED (BODY LINES), 1994

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

85.5 x 56.0 cm

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
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191

BENJAMIN LANDARA
UNTITLED, 1976

watercolour on paper

53.0 x 73.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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192

WALTER EBATARINJA
MOUNT HERMANNSBERG

watercolour on paper

51.0 x 71.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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193

KAAPA MBITJANA TJAMPITJINPA
UNTITLED, 1976

watercolour on canvas-board

35.0 x 46.0 cm

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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194

OTTO PAREROULTJA
UNTITLED, 1976

watercolour on paper

27.0 x 37.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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195

DUNDIWUY WANAMBI
WUYAL, THE WILD HONEY ANCESTRAL BEING, 1970

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

134.5 x 50.5 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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NARRITJIN MAYMURU
POSSUMS CLIMBING A SACRED CASHEW TREE AT DJARRKPI, c.1967

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

120.0 x 45.0 cm

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
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197

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

carved wood with natural earth pigments

varying sizes up to 70.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,000 (3)
Sold for $3,120 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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198

CHARLIE RURRKULA
FISH

wood with natural earth pigments

66.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$600 - 800
Sold for $1,080 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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199

CHARLIE RURRKULA
BROLGA

wood with natural earth pigments

76.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $1,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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200

ARTIST UNKNOWN
SOUTHEASTERN AUSTRALIAN WOOMERA

carved from hardwood, shaft decorated with circular and pecked designs, detailed grip section features carved human and fauna tracks, shiny patina overall

73.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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201

ARTIST UNKNOWN (NEW SOUTH WALES)
CLUB

carved from hardwood, smooth over much of the shaft and striking section, detailed handle decorated with linear etching, shiny patina overall

68.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,280 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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ARTIST UNKNOWN (SOUTH AUSTRALIA)
A BOOMERANG CLUB AND A BULBOUS-HEADED CLUB

carved and shaped hardwood, the boomerang of biconvex section with finely pecked zigzag designs on both faces, the club with incised cross hatching on the handle and pecked diagonal patterns on the head

130.0 cm and 64.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 4,000 (2)
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203

ARTIST UNKNOWN (QUEENSLAND)
GULMARI SHIELD

carved and shaped hardwood with synthetic polymer paint

47.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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204

ARTIST UNKNOWN (QUEENSLAND)
A BICORNUAL BASKET

twined and woven lawyer cane

61.0 cm including handle

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,160 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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ARTIST UNKNOWN (QUEENSLAND)
GROUP OF FOUR BASKETS

twined and woven lawyer cane

varying sizes up to 77.0 cm height including handle

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000 (4)
Sold for $3,360 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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206

ARTIST UNKNOWN (CENTRAL DESERT)
PAIR OF MEN'S CEREMONIAL FEATHERED HAIR PINS

wood, feathers and spinifex resin

30.0 cm and 35.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$600 - 800 (2)
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207

(PAPUAN GULF, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
A BIOMA FIGURE

carved wood with red and white pigments

40.5 cm height

Estimate: 
$500 - 700
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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208

(KUKUKUKU PEOPLE, MOROBE PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
GROUP OF THREE STONE-HEADED CLUBS

wood, stone and woven natural fibre

varying sizes up to 103.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 1,800 (3)
Sold for $1,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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209

(EAST SEPIK PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
ABELAM MASK

wood with red, black, white and yellow pigments

25.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$450 - 650
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(EAST SEPIK PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
ABELAM MASK

wood with yellow, white, black, red and blue pigments

35.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$650 - 850
Sold for $720 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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211

(ABELAM, EAST SEPIK PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA)
GROUP OF THREE WOVEN YAM MASKS

woven fibre with red, yellow, white and green pigments

varying sizes up to 45.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,500 (3)
Sold for $1,920 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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212

DAYNGNANGGAN
SEVEN GOANNAS

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

52.0 x 22.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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213

DAYNGNANGGAN
TURTLE STORY

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

86.0 x 48.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate: 
$1,200 - 1,800
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214

MICK WILINGGARR MAGANI
HUNTING STORY

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

122.0 x 52.0 cm

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
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215

LIN ONUS
KOI AT SANKEI-EN, 1989

colour screenprint

48.0 x 77.5 cm

Estimate: 
$1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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216

THERESA NOWEE NAPALTJARRI
PUNTULJARRPA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on linen

119.5 x 39.5 cm

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $1,020 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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217

MAVIS DARKIE
MINNA MINNA, 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

120.5 x 40.5 cm

Estimate: 
$800 - 1,200
Sold for $960 (inc. BP) in Auction 32 - 27 November 2013, Melbourne
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