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BUTCHER CHEREL JANANGOO
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Butcher Cherel Janangoo
- MANOONGOO
- Bear's artists name and Mangkaja Arts catalogue number NP 064/99 on the reverse
- Synthetic polymer paint on paper
- 50 by 65.5 cm
Provenance
Painted for Mangkaja Arts in 1999
Aboriginal and Pacific Arts, Sydney
Private collection
Exhibited
Janangoo Butcher Cherel, Aboriginal and Pacific Arts, Sydney, 26 August - 23 September 1999
Condition
The painting is in excellent condition and is housed under gladd in a black shadow box frame. The paper is a little warped with naturally imperfect edges. The work is in sound and stable condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
'Manoongoo (anthills) are all around my country. In the Ngarrangkarni (Dreamtime), one old woman put wanggiri (edible larvae) on an ant bed for the men to eat. Two young boys came along and ate half each. The old people were out hunting and saw a storm coming up. They knew something was wrong in the camp. They went back to see what was wrong. Galaroo the rainbow serpent killed everyone. He was angry that the boys had eaten the wanggiri.' 'This is the Law. Young people cannot eat wanggirr, only old people can.'