ARNHEMLAND BARK W/ DIVING FISH BY "DHURRIYUNGURU"

Origin: Australia, Northern Territory, Arnhemland, Yirrkala region, Riratjingu Tribe  (Provenance: Ex. collection of Dr. George Alan Solem, American malacologist (curator of invertebrates at the Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago)   Dr. Solem acquired the painting in the late 1970's while doing field work on species of land snails on the north coast of Australia.  For more information and a complete biography click here )

Period/Date: likely 1970's

Artist: Dhurriyunguru

Description:  This traditional bark is divided into six zones featuring two pairs of diving fish.  Nice bold pigments.   A handsome example and in good condition.

Dimensions:   Height 41"  (104 cm), approx. Width 14.5"  (37 cm),

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