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Detail of wrap - NATIVE ARTS AND INDUSTRIES</b> on the Archer, Kendall and Holroyd Rivers, Cape York Peninsula. North Queensland (mcconnel05p 170/223 MCCO05)
McConnel, Ursula H. NATIVE ARTS AND INDUSTRIES on the Archer, Kendall and Holroyd Rivers, Cape York Peninsula. North Queensland. Extracts from Records of the South Australian Museum, Vol.XI, No.1 May 8th, 1953. BNo. n/a. Reprint Edition, 1953 (pb). Pp: 1 to 42; 245mm x 185mm; 0.15kg. 35 b/w(pl), 4 fig. Summary, introduction, references cited, explanation of plates. A very good paperback copy. Wrp: vg. South Australian Museum, W.L. The Hasell Press, Adelaide, 1953. (This paper describes, in technical detail, material collected in field research of the region in 1927, 1928 and 1934 and which is now housed in the South Australian Museum) (Keywords: Ethnology, Australia, Aboriginal, artefacts, bullroarers, shields, swords, clubs, spears, baskets, bags).
Book Code: L274 AU$55
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Detail of wrapper - MYTHS OF THE MURKAN - A study among the indigenous people of Cape York Peninsula, Queensland (mcconnel6p 145/223 MCCO06)
McConnel, Ursula. MYTHS OF THE MURKAN. A study among the indigenous people of Cape York Peninsula, Queensland. BNo. n/a. First Edition, 1957. Pp: xxii, 173; 215mm x 135mm; 0.35kg. 6 b/w, 18 fig, 2 maps. Foreword, acknowledgments, preface, introductory, conclusions. A very good copy in dust wrapper. Cvr: vg; dw: vg. (minor wear on cvr & dw; some margin annotation). Melbourne University Press, Carlton, Victoria, 1957. (In 1934, the author returned to the Cape York Peninsula and this presents a series of stories which reflect social systems of the Murkan people in action) (Keywords: Australia, Aboriginal, Gulf of Carpentaria, Torres Strait, Sivri, Nyungu).
Book Code: P085 AU$75
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Detail of front cover of ABORIGINAL BARK PAINTINGS FROM AUSTRALIA (mcculloch1p 150/194 MCCU1)
McCulloch, Alan. ABORIGINAL BARK PAINTINGS FROM AUSTRALIA - Houston Museum. From the Cahill and Chaseling Collections, National Museum of Victoria, Melbourne. BNo. 65-29324. First Edition, 1965 (pb). Pp: ii, 78; 280mm x 215mm; 0.22kg. 24 b/w, 2 maps. Introduction, footnotes, checklist, selected bibliography. A very good paperback copy. Wrp: vg (as new). The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, 1965. (This publication is a catalogue for the exhibition of Aboriginal bark painting which were displayed in the Houston museum) (Ethnology, Aboriginal art, Anhem Land, Oenpelli, Kakadu, East Alligator River, Yirrkala, Iwatya, Cobourg Peninsula).
Book Code: M505 AU$25
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Detail of wrapper - CONTEMPORARY ABORIGINAL ART. (mcculloch10p 160/225 MCCU10)
McCulloch, Susan. CONTEMPORARY ABORIGINAL ART. A Guide to the Rebirth of an Ancient Culture. BNo. 1-86448-631-7. First Edition, 1999. Pp: 240; 260mm x 180mm; 1.02kg. 136 col, 4 b/w, 1 fig, 1 map. Foreword, preface, introduction,recommended reading, endnotes, source, index. A very good copy in dust wrapper. Cvr: vg; dw: vg. Allen and Unwin, St Leonards, NSW, 1999. (This book, heavily illustrated with examples, answers many of the questions asked about traditional and contemporary forms of Aboriginal art) (Keywords: Australian Aboriginal, Central and Western Desert, Papunya, Yuendumu, Kimberley, Warmun, Balgo, Arnhem land, Gunbalanya, Oenpelli, Maningrida, Yirrkala).
Book Code: L815 AU$45
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Detail of wrap - THE ART OF GEORGE MILPURRURRU (milpurrurru1ap 165/230 MILP01)
Milpurrurru, George. THE ART OF GEORGE MILPURRURRU. With Gladys Getjpulu, Djon Mundine, Dr Joseph P. Reser and Wally Caruana. BNo. 0-642-13083-3. First Edition, 1993 (pb). Pp: 36; 295mm x 210mm; 0.20kg. 21 col; 5 b/w, 1 map. Exhibitions, collections, films and documentaries, selected references. A very good paperback copy in illustrated wrap. Wrp: vg. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, 1993. (The exhibition and catalogue takes a retrospective look at the work of one of the major bark painters in Arnhem land) (Keywords: Bark painting, north Australia, Arnhem Land, Ganalbingu language, Bari, Karr, Ngalyindi, Marradjirri ceremony, Djarra).
Book Code: K475 SOLD - now out of stock AU$18
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Detail of wrap - MANGGALILI ART - Aborigiginal artists Narritjin and Banapana Maymuru (morphy01bp 150/204 MORP01)
Morphy, Howard. MANGGALILI ART. Aborigiginal artists Narritjin & Banapana Maymuru. BNo. n/a. Reprint Edition, 1978 (pb). Pp: 12; 240mm x 175mm; 0.06kg. 14 b/w, 2 fig, 1 map. Catalogue, conclusion. A very good paperback copy. Wrp: vg. (slight discoloration on margins of wrp). Faculty of Arts, Australian National University, Canberra, 1978. (This booklet provides a brief background to the artists Narritjin and his son Banapana. It also provides a outline to the representation of eleven bark paintings) (Keywords: Manggalili, Yirrkala, Arnhem Land, North Australia, Djarrakpi, Malwiya, Bamapama).
Book Code: U117 AU$18
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Mountford, C.P. & A. Harvey. A SURVEY OF AUSTRALIAN PEARL AND BALER ORNAMENTS. Extract from Records of the South Australian Museum Vol.VI, No.2, 1938. BNo. n/a. First Edition, 1938 (pb). Pp: 115-135; 245mm x 175mm; 0.05kg. 6 b/w(pl), 13 fig, 2 maps. Introduction, summary, acknowledgments, literature. A very good copy in a printed card wrapper. Wrp: vg. South Australian Museum, Hassell Press, Adelaide, 1938. (The paper outlines the manufacture, usage, magic, mythology and distribution of the shells. The text is supported with figures and illustrations of the shape and decoration) (Keywords: Ethnology, Australian Aboriginal, Lonka-Lonka, Kuripikiri, Mikari, Anjamatana).
Book Code: L109 AU$65
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