Sotheby's, Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, 24 Nov 2009, No. of Lots: 177

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1 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

An Early and Exceptional Broad Shield, South East Australia

Carved hardwood, bent wood handle, traces of white pigment, length: 88.8 cm 		*** ***
2 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

A Narrow Shield, South East Australia

Carved and engraved hardwood, traces of pigment, length: 89.9 cm 		*** ***
3 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

Four Early Clubs, South East Australia; Leangle, Lil Lil, Hand Club, Digging Stick

All carved hardwood, lengths: 71.7 cm, 61.2 cm, 72.4 cm 		*** ***
4 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

A Parrying Shield and Lil Lil, New South Wales

Carved and engraved wood, traces of pigment, lengths: 73.7 cm, 67.5 cm (2)
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5 Click here to view image Barak, William (King Billy)

Untitled

Charcoal, natural pigments and pencil on paper laid on card, bears the inscription King Barak, Yarra Tribe and Coranderrk Station in pencil (upper centre), 32.4 x 46.5 cm 		*** ***
6 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

Three Fine Shields, Western Australia

Carved and engraved wood, natural earth pigments, lengths: 66.7 cm, 64.3 cm, 60.5 cm (3)
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7 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

Three Ceremonial Headdresses, Warlpiri People, Northern Territory

Bark, other plant fibres and vegetable matter, bush string, emu and other feathers, natural earth pigments and wool, heights: 86 cm, 43 cm, 53 cm (3) 		*** ***
8 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

An Early Shield, North Western Australia

Carved and engraved hardwood, length: 83 cm 		*** ***
9 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

Three Spearthrowers, Western Australia

Carved and engraved wood, spinifex resin, vegetable matter and kangaroo sinew, lengths: 70 cm; 77 cm; 64 cm (3) 		*** ***
10 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

A Shield and Club, Queensland

Carved and engraved wood, white and black natural earth pigments, lengths from 47 cm 		*** ***
11 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

A Shield and Club, Queensland

Carved wood, black and red pigments, lengths 58.5 cm 		*** ***
12 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

A Shield, South West Queensland

Carved wood, traces of red and black natural earth pigments, length: 48 cm (right) 		*** ***
13 Click here to view image Nganjmira, Bobby Barrdjaray

Mimih Hunting Goanna and Fish

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Badjarai [sic] on the reverse, 35.6 x 47 cm 		*** ***
14 Click here to view image Nganjmira, Bobby Barrdjaray

Bird and Barramundi

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Badjarai [sic] on the reverse, 33 x 59.3 cm 		*** ***
15 Click here to view image Nganjmira, Bobby Barrdjaray

Skeletons, Barramundi and Bird

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Badjarai [sic] and title on label on the reverse, 33 x 59.3 cm 		*** ***
16 Click here to view image Murambu, Attributed,

Rainbow Serpent Attacked by an Eagle

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Muramba, title, Church Missionary Society, Oenpelli label and descriptive notes on the reverse, 45.7 x 55.2 cm 		*** ***
17 Click here to view image Mangudja/Nganjmira, Samuel Ganarradj/Bobby Barrdjaray

Mythical Rainbow Serpent; Rainbow Serpent

Both natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Badjarai [sic] on the reverse; bears artist's name Sam and title on the reverse, 27.9 x 44.5 cm; 34.9 x 47 cm 		*** ***
18 Click here to view image Murrumurru, Dick Ngulei-Ngulei

A Burial Ceremony

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Ngulei Ngulei [sic] on the reverse, 61 x 58.4 cm 		*** ***
19 Click here to view image Nganjmira, Bobby Barrdjaray

Kangaroo Dreamtime Man

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Badjari [sic] on the reverse, 41.9 x 54.6 cm 		*** ***
20 Click here to view image Murambu, Attributed,

The Rockman Nimbawah

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Muramba [sic] on the reverse, 41.9 x 45.7 cm 		*** ***
21 Click here to view image Namiridali, Attributed, Jimmy Nangunyari

Life After Death

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears title on the reverse, 45.7 x 45.7 cm 		*** ***
22 Click here to view image Namatbara, Attributed, Paddy Compass (Neiimburra)

Special Spirit Man of the Dreaming

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 47 x 63.5 cm 		*** ***
23 Click here to view image Dirdi, Bob Balirr Balirr

Yawi Spirit Men

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 34.3 x 47 cm 		*** ***
24 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

Spirit Men with Yam Sticks

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 40.6 x 47 cm 		*** ***
25 Click here to view image Amagula, Thomas Nandjiwarra

What Happens to a Man After He Dies on Groote Eylandt

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 		*** ***
26 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

Macassan Prahu

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 30.5 x 53.3 cm 		*** ***
27 Click here to view image Wurramara, Old Sam(Bo) Barumba

Macassan Boat - This Old Man Remembers Their Visits; South East Wind Totem (2)

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, both bear the artist's name Old Sam, title, location and year on the reverse, 35.6 x 53.3 cm; 19.7 x 43.2 cm 		*** ***
28 Click here to view image Amagula/Jabarrgwa, Abadjara Ningkumanja/Kneepad

Spirit of the Dreaming

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 		*** ***
29 Click here to view image Jambuwal, Attributed, (Paddy) Captain

Creature of the Dreamtime

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Djambuwal [sic] on the reverse, 54.6 x 38.1 cm 		*** ***
30 Click here to view image Murrumurru, Dick Ngulei-Ngulei

Evil Spirit

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 67.3 x 40.6 cm 		*** ***
31 Click here to view image Murrumurru, Dick Ngulei-Ngulei

Lightning Spirit Man and Child

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Ngulei Ngulei [sic] on the reverse, 91.4 x 67.3 cm 		*** ***
32 Click here to view image Wurrkidj, Anchor Barbuwa

Rainbow Serpent

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 45.7 x 71.7 cm 		*** ***
33 Click here to view image Mandarrk, Attributed, Wally

Dingoes Attacking a Kangaroo

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 30.5 x 45.7 cm 		*** ***
34 Click here to view image Wurrkidj, Anchor Barbuwa

Mythical Echidna Hunted by Mimih

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 40.6 x 66 cm
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35 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

Captured Kangaroo

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears title on label on the reverse, 48.3 x 30.5 cm 		*** ***
36 Click here to view image Nganjmira, Bobby Barrdjaray

Dreamtime Story

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Badjarai [sic] and title on the reverse, 66 x 50.8 cm 		*** ***
37 Click here to view image Nawirridj, Barnabas Gadjak

Ceremonial Dance in a Sacred Cave

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Barnabas on the reverse, 52.1 x 25.4 cm 		*** ***
38 Click here to view image Nayilibidj, Nelson Maldjiwa

Mamandi Spirit Attacking Mimih Spirit

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Maldjiwa on the reverse, 24.8 x 40 cm 		*** ***
39 Click here to view image Nganjmira, Bobby Barrdjaray

Mimih Corroboree

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Badjarai [sic] and title on the reverse, 29.2 x 53.3 cm 		*** ***
40 Click here to view image Murrumurru, Dick Ngulei-Ngulei

Spirit People and Flying Fox

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Ngulei Ngulei [sic] on the reverse, 39.4 x 66 cm 		*** ***
41 Click here to view image Nganjmira, Bobby Barrdjaray

Snakes and Mimih Spirit

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Badjarai [sic] on the reverse, 53.3 x 33 cm 		*** ***
42 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

Special Mimih Creation Time

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 61 x 25.4 cm 		*** ***
43 Click here to view image Madagarlgarl, Attributed, Jackie

Saltwater Goanna

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears title on label on the reverse, 45.7 x 30.5 cm 		*** ***
44 Click here to view image Dirdi, Bob Balirr Balirr

Son's Marriage

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, all bear the artist's name and title on label on the reverse 		*** ***
45 Click here to view image Nadjamerrek, Lofty Nabardayal

Untitled-Male and Female Mimihs

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, 46.5 x 37.5 cm 		*** ***
46 Click here to view image Aboriginal Artist Unknown,

Untitled (Copulating Couple)

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears title and size on the reverse, 56 x 29 cm 		*** ***
47 Click here to view image Nganjmira, Bobby Barrdjaray

Sacred and Secret - Kunapipi Ceremony

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name Badjerai [sic], title and size on the reverse, 75 x 47 cm 		*** ***
48 Click here to view image Yirawala,

Spearing Lumah Lumah

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name, title and size on the reverse, 62.5 x 36 cm 		*** ***
49 Click here to view image Yirawala,

Untitled (Junbarbar)

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name, title and size on the reverse, 54 x 23 cm 		*** ***
50 Click here to view image Nadjamerrek, Lofty Nabardayal

Male Mimih Propositioning Female Mimih

Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark, bears artist's name, moiety, language, area and subject on label on the reverse, 55 x 34 cm 		*** ***
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