Aboriginal and Tribal Art

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Viewing Location: 7 Wiluna Street Fyshwick ACT

Aboriginal and Tribal Art including works from a number of local estates. Features a number of 19th century Fijian and Aboriginal weapons and three impressive bark paintings from a corporate collection. Unreserved.


1 Djawida Nadjongorle (c.1943-2008) Rainbow Serpent and Ancestor Animals, Ochre on Bark Closed on: 165 by 67cm (irregular) $2,311 Bid on item
2 Aboriginal Artist Unknown (Kimberley Region) Wandjina Spirit and Totemic Animals, Ochre on Bark Closed on: 140 by 73cm (irregular) $2,400 Bid on item
3 Djawida Nadjongorle (c.1943-2008) Nawura the Dreaming Man of Gudjekbinj as the Rainbow Serpent, the Creator of Seasons, Ochre on Bark Closed on: 149 by 53cm (irregular) $1,720 Bid on item
4 Paddy Djakala (1952-) Barramundi 1980, Ochre on Bark Closed on: 43 by 89cm Provenance Maningrida Arts catalogue no. E410/UR $505 Bid on item
5 Jolly Jolly Rembraninga (Arnhem Land) Mimi Spirit, Ochre on Bark Closed on: 77 by 40cm (irregular) $760 Bid on item
6 Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri (Anmatyerr c.1927-) Snake Totem c.1979, Acrylic on Artist's Board Closed on: 61 by 45cm $850 Bid on item
7 Billy Stockman Tjapaltjarri (Anmatyerr c.1927-) Sweet Potato Dreaming c.1979, Acrylic on Artist's Board Closed on: 55.5 by 73.5cm $1,250 Bid on item
8 Mathias Kauage OBE (Papua New Guinea 1944-2003) Untitled, Repousse Copper Closed on: 86 by 55cm $515 Bid on item
9 Monumental Papua New Guinea Korewori River Spirit Figure, Yipwon Closed on: Height 252cm Provenance purchased Solander Gallery 1970s $1,280 Bid on item
10 Ambrym Island Vanuatu Carved Fernwood Figure Closed on: Height 165cm $155 Bid on item
11 Ambrym Island Vanuatu Carved Fernwood Figure Closed on: Height 165cm $92 Bid on item
12 Mendi War Shield, Ochre Decorated Wood and Fibre, Papua New Guinea 20th Century Closed on: Height 154cm $425 Bid on item
13 Greg Peterson (1963-) Wirnpa, Acrylic on Canvas Closed on: 118 by 118cm $1,009 Bid on item
14 Greg Peterson (1963-) Wirnpa, Acrylic on Canvas Closed on: 117 by 119.5cm $710 Bid on item
15 Andrea Pindan (1972-) Wirnpa Jila, Acrylic on Canvas Closed on: $325 Bid on item
16 Antique Fijian Hardwood Club, Sali, 19th Century Closed on: Length 104cm $187 Bid on item
17 Attributed to Lena Yaringura (1958-) Camp Dog (Jamu), Woven Pandanus Fibre, Wood and Ochre Closed on: Length 57cm $956 Bid on item
18 Antique Fijian Hardwood Rootstock Throwing Club, Ula, 19th Century Closed on: Length 42cm $445 Bid on item
19 Antique Fijian Hardwood Pineapple Head Club, Totokia, 19th Century Closed on: Length 86cm $366 Bid on item
20 Massim People, Carved Ebony Maternity Figure, Trobriand Islands PNG Early to Mid 20th Century Closed on: Height 33cm $117 Bid on item
21 Aboriginal Spearthrower (Woomera), Intricately Incised Hardwood, Western Australia Early to Mid 20th Century Closed on: Length 85cm $310 Bid on item
22 Aboriginal Boomerang, Mid 19th Century Closed on: Width 74cm $743 Bid on item
23 Aboriginal Artist Unknown, Ceremonial Message Stick, Late 20th Century Closed on: Length 80cm $102 Bid on item
24 Aboriginal Artist Unknown, Small Boab Nut, Incised Decoration of Wandjina Closed on: $220 Bid on item
25 Aboriginal Club, Nulla Nulla, Southeast Australia, 19th/20th Century Closed on: Length 55cn $165 Bid on item
26 Aboriginal Club, with Grooved Decoration, 19th/20th Century Closed on: Length 67cm $102 Bid on item
27 Antique Solomon Islands Mailata Fighting Club, Alofo, Early 20th Century Closed on: Length 103cm $335 Bid on item
28 Eunice Yunurupa Porter (1948-) Womens Story 2005, Acrylic on Canvas Closed on: 149.5 by 101.5cm Provenance Warakurna Artists catalogue no. 194-05 $670 Bid on item
29 Rama Sampson (c.1936-) Wanampiku Piti 2006, Acrylic on Linen Closed on: 64.5 by 92.5cm $610 Bid on item
30 Teresa Baker (1977-) Kanpi 2007, Acrylic on Canvas Closed on: 105 by 96cm $1,610 Bid on item
31 Attributed to Susie Bootja Bootja Napaltjarri (1935-2003) Acrylic on Paper 1999, Unframed Closed on: 76 by 56cm Catalogue no. AAPN 5021 written verso $167 Bid on item
32 Janice Nixon Yuwali (1947-) Rinmika 2007, Acrylic on Canvas Closed on: 120.5 by 118.5cm Provenance Martumili Artists catalogue no. 07-431 $900 Bid on item
33 Teresa Baker (1977-) Kanpi 2007, Acrylic on Canvas Closed on: 54 by 67.5cm $560 Bid on item
34 Susie Bootja Bootja Napaltjarri (1935-2003) Acrylic on Paper 1999, Unframed Closed on: 56 by 76cm Catalogue no. AAPN 5031 written verso $135 Bid on item
35 Arnulf Ebatarinja (Aboriginal 1931 -) Haasts Bluff, Watercolour Closed on: 24.5 by 34.5cm $311 Bid on item
35 Arnulf Ebatarinja (Aboriginal 1931 -) Haasts Bluff, Watercolour Closed on: 24.5 by 34.5cm Bid on item
36 Benjamin Landara (1921-85) Haasts Bluff, Watercolour Closed on: $360 Bid on item
37 Eunice Napangardi (c1950-2005) Bush Banana Dreaming, Acrylic on Canvas Closed on: 110.5 by 54cm Provenance Papunya Tula Artists catalogue no. EN930924 $910 Bid on item
38 Charlie Tjaruru Tjungurrayi (Pintupi c.1925-99) Tingari Cycle and Kunia, Acrylic on Linen Closed on: 60 by 90cm Provenance Papunya Tula Artists catalogue no. CL 950726 $730 Bid on item
39 Jan Billycan (1930-2016) Kirriwirri, Screeprint Edition 20/30 Closed on: 55 by 73cm $325 Bid on item
40 Gloria Tamerre Petyarre (c.1938-) Bush Medicine Leaves 2016, Acrylic on Canvas Closed on: 119 by 94cm $2,569 Bid on item
41 William Sandy (1944-) Emu Story 1998, Acrylic on Canvas Closed on: 53 by 77cm $275 Bid on item
42 Lily Kelly Napangardi (1948-) Tali Sand Hills 2015, Acrylic on Linen Closed on: 101cm by 164.5cm Provenance Mimi Art Gallery stamp verso, catalogue no. 3879 $3,610 Bid on item
43 Janet Golder Kngwarreye (1973-) Womans Body Paint, Acrylic on Canvas Closed on: 89.5 by 71.5cm $355 Bid on item