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Robin Nganjmirra Australian Indigenous Aboriginal Art Original Bark Painting

$1,295
£976.78
€1,126.62
CA$1,827.93
A$2,034.33
CHF 1,059.12
MX$24,566.76
NOK 13,282.38
SEK 12,546.04
DKK 8,412.81

About the Item

A wonderful, unique, very engaging original indigenous Australian Aboriginal dreaming painting by Northern Territory artist Robin Marrwurduwurdu (Lamilami) Nganjmirra (1951-1991 or 1950-1990) who was a renowned Oenpelli painter from Arnhem Land and a prominent figure in contemporary Indigenous Australian art. This work features a rainbow serpent/ snake (Borlung or Jingana) who is a most revered totemic ancestor of Western Arnhemland Aborigine peoples and a turtle figure. Artist's information attached to verso. Robin Nganjmirra's work can be found in numerous prominent collections and museums including: National Gallery of Australia, Canberra National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne The painting is made with natural earth ochre pigments which are hand painted on natural organic flattened stringybark wood panels taken usually from eucalyptus trees. From a private Southern California collection. A striking and original work. Would be a great addition to any Australian Aboriginal or tribal art/artifacts collection or make for an eye-catching stand-alone accent artwork in about any setting. Approximate dimensions: 27" high, 8" wide, .5" deep
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid to Later 20th Century
  • Condition:
    The painting is in very good to excellent vintage condition with light if any natural organic wear consistent with age and use (please see photos). Special and engaging overall.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254346362422

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