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Johnny Dayngangan (circa 1892-1959) image 1
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Lot 26

Johnny Dayngangan
(circa 1892-1959)

19 November 2017, 16:00 AEDT
Melbourne, Armadale

Sold for AU$2,684 inc. premium

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Johnny Dayngangan (circa 1892-1959)

Julunggul the Rainbow Serpent and Caterpillars, 1963
inscribed with artist's name and subject verso: 'Johnny Daigangan / CARPET SNAKES EGGS + RIBS / AND APHIS TYPE OF INSECT'
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
55.0 x 31.0cm (21 5/8 x 12 3/16in)

ARTIST UNKNOWN
Untitled
inscribed verso: 'East Arnhem Land / no.2'
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
44.5 x 22.5cm (17 1/2 x 8 7/8in)

Footnotes

PROVENANCE
The Estate of Mary Macha AM, Perth

According to the accompanying documentation, the horizontal crosshatching represents the snake's ribs. The string of oval shapes represents unlaid eggs inside Julunggul. The 'insects' on black backgrounds represent caterpillars.

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