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Aboriginal Contemporary Fiber Art Camp Dog

$4,000
£3,035.11
€3,470.37
CA$5,586.92
A$6,211.89
CHF 3,243.51
MX$75,613.82
NOK 41,385.72
SEK 38,776.45
DKK 25,900.04
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Known as Jamu in Bolkdjam, Northern Territory, Australia, the camp dog was woven Pandanus fibers and painted with earth pigment and ochre. The ears and legs are from found wood and sticks. Lena Yarinkura is a well known Aboriginal fiber artists from Australia and her work is held in many major museums in Australia. For another Jamu fiber sculpture by her, see National Gallery of Victoria no. 2001.572 Fiber Jamu sculpture Artist: Lena Yarinkura Year of birth: 1961. Nationality: Australian. Region: South Central Arnhem Land. Language Group: Kune/Rembarrnga. Medium: Pandanus fiber with ochre paint. Measurement: 128 x 28 x 45cm. (52.2 x 11.4 x 18.4 inch).
  • Creator:
    Lena Yarinkura (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.4 in (46.74 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 11.4 in (28.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2000s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear from natural materials; ears and legs are detachable.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945020074172

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