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Narritjin Maymuru 1915-1982 UNTITLED (DJARRAKPI)
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Narritjin Maymuru
- UNTITLED (DJARRAKPI)
- natural earth pigments on eucalpytus bark
- 131.5 BY 62CM
Provenance
Painted in North East Arnhem Land in 1969
Private collection
Private collection
Condition
To request a condition report please contact Francesca Cavazzini, email: francesca.cavazzini@sothebys.com, tel: +61 (0) 2 9362 1000 or Greer Adams, email: greer.adams@sothebys.com, tel: +61 (0) 3 9509 2900
"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
The painting represents the site of Djarrakpi and its lake on the eastern coast of Arnhem Land, north of Blue Mud Bay, and one of the Manggalili clan's major ancestral sites. The main feature of the painting is a sacred object which refers to the sacred Marawili tree (either a casuarina or a cashew). The body of the object is painted with a version of the Manggalili clan design representing the waters of the lake in different conditions of wind and light. Djarrakpi was created by Guwak the Koel Cuckoo at the end of his journey across the land, together with a number of other ancestors, including Marrngu the Possum. The Possum spun his fur to form the sand dunes at Djarrakpi. The human figures represent the female ancestors related to Djarrakpi – the Wurrathithi (Wuradidi) who travel to that site and inhabit the seaward side, or the Nyapililngu who were at Djarrakpi when Guwak arrived. The women are distinguished by the possum fur string breast girdles they wear. The digging sticks in the lower register of the painting are analogous to the female ancestors.