Fiber art by contemporary aboriginal artist
Allison Guwanjguwanj. It depicts a dreamtime creature called “Yawkyawk” which is the ancestor of the clan. It is a mermaid-like creature living in the water. The pandanus fibers were field collected by the artist and hand dyed with natural dyes from plants and soil.
Allison Guwanjguwanj
Year of Birth: 1974
Nationality: Australian
Region: West Central Arnhem Land
Language Group: Kuninjku
Medium: Fiber and natural dyes
Allison Guwanjguwanj. It depicts a dreamtime creature called “Yawkyawk” which is the ancestor of the clan. It is a mermaid-like creature living in the water. The pandanus fibers were field collected by the artist and hand dyed with natural dyes from plants and soil.
Allison Guwanjguwanj
Year of Birth: 1974
Nationality: Australian
Region: West Central Arnhem Land
Language Group: Kuninjku
Medium: Fiber and natural dyes
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Creator:Allison Guwanjguwanj(Artist)
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Dimensions:Height: 68 in (172.72 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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Style:Tribal(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Natural FiberHand-Woven
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Place of Origin:Australia
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Period:21st Century
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Date of Manufacture:2000s
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Natural wear and variation.
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Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
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Reference Number:Seller: LU9045822772
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