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Dorothy Yangathu
(Elcho Island, born circa 1940)
Feathered Initiation Ceremony Armband and Plain Woven Armband 1991 and Trio of Dilly Bag, String Bag and Coil Woven Basket from South East Arnhemland
Armbands made from feathers, string and wood. Baskets made from woven pandanus, string and natural dyes
Armbands: 8 (diameter); Dilly Bag: 62 (length) x 20cm (diameter variable); String Bag: 69 (length) x 21cm (width variable); Basket: 33 (height) x 15cm (diameter)
PROVENANCE
Acquired whilst vendor was living and working in the remote Aboriginal community of Numbulwar from 1991-1993
OTHER NOTES
Feathered Armband accompanined by a Certificate of Authenticity from Elcho Island Art & Craft
Unsold
Lot 193
(Elcho Island, born circa 1940)
Feathered Initiation Ceremony Armband and Plain Woven Armband 1991 and Trio of Dilly Bag, String Bag and Coil Woven Basket from South East Arnhemland
Armbands made from feathers, string and wood. Baskets made from woven pandanus, string and natural dyes
Armbands: 8 (diameter); Dilly Bag: 62 (length) x 20cm (diameter variable); String Bag: 69 (length) x 21cm (width variable); Basket: 33 (height) x 15cm (diameter)
PROVENANCE
Acquired whilst vendor was living and working in the remote Aboriginal community of Numbulwar from 1991-1993
OTHER NOTES
Feathered Armband accompanined by a Certificate of Authenticity from Elcho Island Art & Craft
Estimate $550 - $750
Art Sale August
AUCTION
Sale: LJ5543
2:00pm - 28 August 2011
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
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