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Works from the K.D.H. Ainsworth Collection - 26 March 2014  |  Melbourne

Lot 64
Roy Wiggan
born 1930
ILMA - MAGABALA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint, cotton wool and wire on wood

133.0 x 67.0 cm (irregular)



Estimate:
$1,000 - 2,600


Lot sold: $2,760 (inc. BP)


Lot Details

Description

Roy Wiggan
born 1930
ILMA - MAGABALA, 2004

synthetic polymer paint, cotton wool and wire on wood

133.0 x 67.0 cm (irregular)

Provenance

Short Street Gallery, Broome, acquired 2004 (cat. #10005)
The K.D.H. Ainsworth Collection, Queensland

Catalogue text

This work is accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from Short Street Gallery which states: 'This ilma shows the cycle of the Magabala. It refers to a song that is performed to ensure that the Magabala is abundant. This food is important to all people living on the peninsula and around Broome. The round parts represent seeds, while the triangular shapes are flowers, while the long shape at the bottom is the fully ripe fruit.'