Jimmy Midjawmidjaw (circa 1897-1985) Mimi spirit and ranga
Jimmy Midjawmidjaw (circa 1897-1985)
Untitled (A Spirit and Ceremonial Ground)
bears artist's name, title, date and descriptive notes on a label on the reverse
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
72 x 34cm
Sold for AU$ 1,800 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • PROVENANCE:
    Painted at Minjilang (Croker Island), Western Arnhem Land circa 1958
    Sotheby's, Fine Australian, Aboriginal and International Paintings, Melbourne, 22 - 23 November 1999, lot 383
    Superannuation Fund of William Nuttall and Annette Reeves

    The label on the reverse reads; 'The spirit is singing to call the elders to the ceremonial ground'.

Category: Fine Art / Aboriginal Art


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