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Bark Painting of Three Fish by Bobby Bardjaray Ngainjmirra, Australia

$1,900
£1,441.68
€1,648.43
CA$2,653.78
A$2,950.65
CHF 1,540.67
MX$35,916.57
NOK 19,658.22
SEK 18,418.81
DKK 12,302.52
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Bark painting of Three Fish by Bobby Bardjaray Ngainjmirra, Northern Territory, Australia Bobby Bajjarai, better known as Bobby Bardjaray Ngainjmirra, (c. 1915–1992) was a Kunwinjku Aboriginal artist of the Djalama clan and Yirridjdja moiety. This is a wonderful "x-ray" bark painting of three fish, probably Barrumundi, and is painted in the traditional style with the use of cross-hatching or rarrk. It was purchased with a group of bark paintings in Queensland, Australia, in the 1970s. 22.5 by 21 inches (57 by 53 cm) Painted on the back: Artist - Robert Bajjarai Moiety - Yirrijja Triba - Gunwinggu Area - W. Arnhem Land Subject - Three Bibiyak (Salt water fish)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s-70s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some abrasion of the paint on the bottom fish.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZK#26031stDibs: LU1778245114962

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