Namerredje Guymala (1926-1978)
Untitled (Ngalkunburriyaymi and Namorrordrdo Spirit)
bears artist's name 'nameridji' [sic] on the reverse
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
83 x 52cm (32 11/16 x 20 1/2in).
bears artist's name 'nameridji' [sic] on the reverse
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
83 x 52cm (32 11/16 x 20 1/2in).
Sold for
AU$ 3,600
inc. premium
Footnotes
- PROVENANCE:
Painted at Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Arnhem Land circa 1975
Aboriginal Traditional Arts, Perth
Private collection
In Western Arnhem Land, Ngalkunburriyaymi is the female spirit, sister of Ngalyod (the rainbow serpent) and child of creator spirit Jingana. The Namorrordrdo at her side is an evil spirit whose magical power is represented by the depiction of the beard. At night the Namorrordrdo search for lost people and adbuct their souls.
Category: Fine Art / Aboriginal Art
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