Lot #2 - Milidji
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Auction House:Bonhams Australia
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Sale Name:The Serra Collection including property from various vendors
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Sale Date:22 Jul 2020 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:2
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Lot Description:Milidji
(Deceased)
(untitled), c.1964
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
35.0 x 58.0cm (13 3/4 x 22 13/16in).
damaged label attached verso: 'Artist: Miliji Tribe: Myali / Moiety: Dua / Skin: Nungarit / Dreaming: Jariburi (fire) / ...'andi an old evil ghost man of the Dreaming went in his jungle country and was bitten by a death adder. He fell down and was cut up..' -
Provenance:Eudald Serra Collection, Barcelona, acquired in 1964; The Estate of Eudald Serra, Barcelona
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Exhibited:Arte Aborigen Australiano, Sala de Santa Catalina del Ateneo, Madrid, 11 May 1967
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References:Alberto Folch and Eudald Serra, Arte Aborigen Australiano, Cuadernos de Arte, Madrid, 1967
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Estimate:A$3,000 - 4,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Art
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.