Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art - 6 October 2010 | Melbourne
Lot 157
Jarinyanu David Downs
(1925 - 1995)
HEADDRESS, 1992
synthetic polymer paint and natural earth pigments on linen
67.5 x 63.5 cm
Estimate:
$3,000-5,000
Lot sold: $4,320 (inc. BP)
Lot Details
Description
Jarinyanu David Downs
(1925 - 1995)
HEADDRESS, 1992
synthetic polymer paint and natural earth pigments on linen
67.5 x 63.5 cm
inscribed verso: artist's name, Mangkaja Arts cat. PC0502/92
Provenance
Mangkaja Arts, Fitzroy Crossing
Private collection, Queensland
Catalogue text
This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Mangkaja Arts which states: 'This is the headdress for the Kurtal dance. Kurtal is a jila (waterhole) in the desert country to the south east of Fitzroy Crossing. The dance is for the snake living in the jila.'