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b. 1920 - d. 1970

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  • MATHAMAN MARIKA, BREMER ISLAND BATTLE, C.1961
    Mar. 26, 2025

    MATHAMAN MARIKA, BREMER ISLAND BATTLE, C.1961

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    MATHAMAN MARIKA (c.1916 - 1970) BREMER ISLAND BATTLE, c.1961 natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark  144.5 x 73.0 cm (irregular) bears inscription on label verso: artist's name and a description of the story depicted  PROVENANCE Executed at Yirrkala, North East Arnhem-Land, Northern Territory J. A. Davidson Collection, Melbourne Argus Gallery, Melbourne Alan Boxer Collection, Canberra Sotheby's, Melbourne, 24 June 2002, lot 53 Private collection, Sydney This work is accompanied by text on label verso which states: ESSAY This work is accompanied by text on a distressed label verso which states: 'This is sacred to the Rirratjingu tribe and is at Bremer Island (just off the coast of Yirrkala, North East Arnhem Land). The top section shows two men Woorolonga and Danaitschanga, paddling in a canoe to the Cape Wilberforce. Here they meet Buglitbi, their brother who tells them that an enemy tribe is approaching. The figures carrying spears and woomeras are the enemy and the seated figures are women watching on. The bottom picture shows the two men and their two wives returning to Bremer Is. in a canoe where they wait for the enemy. Buglitbi arrives soon after in his canoe which he leaves anchored out with his son minding it. Buglitbi tells them that the enemy is near so Woorolonga and Danaitschanga pick up their spears and woomeras (lower right) and run to the beach. But Buglitbi is a traitor and he throws a spear at their backs. Danaitschanga is killed. Woorolonga swims out to Buglitbi's canoe but Buglitbi calls out to his son to pull the anchor up and to kill his uncle. The enemy arrives and takes the wounded man onto the shore and spear him until he dies. Then they take the two bodies to the cemetery (rectangle). Their sister, who is also Buglitbi's wife, starts to wail. The enemy tribe sit around with their spears sticking up in the ground beside them. Then they go to another place and make camp.'  © The Estate of Mathaman Marika, courtesy of Buku-Larrŋggay Mulka Centre

    Deutscher and Hackett
  • Mathaman Marika ( 1920-1970), Hunters and Spirits, Natural earth pigments on bark, framed, frame size 126cm x 48cm
    Jun. 27, 2019

    Mathaman Marika ( 1920-1970), Hunters and Spirits, Natural earth pigments on bark, framed, frame size 126cm x 48cm

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Mathaman Marika ( 1920-1970), Hunters and Spirits, Natural earth pigments on bark, framed, frame size 126cm x 48cm

    Lawsons
  • MATHAMAN MARIKA, c1916 - 1970, CREATION STORY, c1958, natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
    Nov. 26, 2014

    MATHAMAN MARIKA, c1916 - 1970, CREATION STORY, c1958, natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    MATHAMAN MARIKA, c1916 - 1970, CREATION STORY, c1958, natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark DIMENSIONS: 78.0 x 38.5 cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Sydney Private collection, Melbourne

    Deutscher and Hackett
  • MATHAMAN MARIKA (1920-1970) Djankawa People circa 1957 natural earth pigments on bark
    Dec. 09, 2012

    MATHAMAN MARIKA (1920-1970) Djankawa People circa 1957 natural earth pigments on bark

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    MATHAMAN MARIKA (1920-1970) Djankawa People circa 1957 natural earth pigments on bark 69 x 23.5cm

    Leonard Joel
  • Mathaman Marika circa 1920-1970 MINYABA (BREMER ISLAND) (CIRCA 1958) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
    Oct. 15, 2012

    Mathaman Marika circa 1920-1970 MINYABA (BREMER ISLAND) (CIRCA 1958) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    Mathaman Marika circa 1920-1970 MINYABA (BREMER ISLAND) (CIRCA 1958) natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 113 X 42.5CM PROVENANCE Painted at Yirrkala, Northern Territory Frederick Robey, Sydney By descent Private Collection, Canberra The painting bears descriptive notes verso PROPERTY FORMERLY IN THE COLLECTION OF FREDERICK ROBEY, SYDNEY

    Smith & Singer
  • Mathaman Marika (circa 1915-1970)
    May. 28, 2012

    Mathaman Marika (circa 1915-1970)

    Est: -

    Untitled (Buralku - Spirit Place for the Dead) bears artist's name, title and description of the story on a label on the reverse natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 76 x 37.5cm

    Bonhams
  • Mathaman Marika (1920-1970) Djankawa People circa 1957 natural earth pigments on bark
    Aug. 28, 2011

    Mathaman Marika (1920-1970) Djankawa People circa 1957 natural earth pigments on bark

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Mathaman Marika (1920-1970) Djankawa People circa 1957 natural earth pigments on bark 69 x 23.5cm

    Leonard Joel
  • Mathaman Marika The Djankawa People Natural earth
    Aug. 29, 2010

    Mathaman Marika The Djankawa People Natural earth

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    Mathaman Marika The Djankawa People Natural earth pigments on bark Yirakala Eastern Arnhemland circa 1957 69 x 23.5 cm

    Mossgreen Auctions
  • Mathaman Marika, 1920-1970, DJAN'KAWU STORY
    Jul. 27, 2010

    Mathaman Marika, 1920-1970, DJAN'KAWU STORY

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    Mathaman Marika, 1920-1970, DJAN'KAWU STORY natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark 92 BY 30. 5CM Provenance: Painted at Yirrkala, North East Arnhem Land in 1969 Private collection This painting was purchased directly from the artist in 1969 at Yirrkala by the vendor who was working there as a

    Smith & Singer
  • Mathaman Marika (1920-1970), Sacred Djungowa Story 1960
    Nov. 22, 2009

    Mathaman Marika (1920-1970), Sacred Djungowa Story 1960

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Mathaman Marika (1920-1970), Sacred Djungowa Story 1960, ochre on bark, An explanation of the Dreaming on verso, 133 x 47cm

    Bay East Auctions
  • Mathaman Marika (1920-1970), Sacred Djungowa Story 1960
    Nov. 22, 2009

    Mathaman Marika (1920-1970), Sacred Djungowa Story 1960

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Mathaman Marika (1920-1970), Sacred Djungowa Story 1960, ochre on bark, An explanation of the Dreaming on verso, 130 x 69cm

    Bay East Auctions
  • MARIKA, Mathaman The Djankawa People ... Natural
    Jul. 14, 2009

    MARIKA, Mathaman The Djankawa People ... Natural

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    MARIKA, Mathaman The Djankawa People ... Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark c1957 69 x 23.5 cm

    Mossgreen Auctions
  • MATHAMAN MARIKA , 1920-1970 DJAMBAWAL, THE THUNDERMAN Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
    Oct. 20, 2008

    MATHAMAN MARIKA , 1920-1970 DJAMBAWAL, THE THUNDERMAN Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

    Est: $18,000 - $25,000

    Bears artist's name, date, title and catalogue number 238 on the reverse Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

    Sotheby's
  • - MATHAMAN MARIKA , 1920-1970 DJANG'KAWU STORY Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
    Oct. 20, 2008

    - MATHAMAN MARIKA , 1920-1970 DJANG'KAWU STORY Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

    Sotheby's
  • MATHAMAN MARIKA 1920-1970
    Nov. 15, 2005

    MATHAMAN MARIKA 1920-1970

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    THE DJAN'KAWU C.1959 MEASUREMENTS 120 by 59 cm Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark Bears Viart Corporation label with artist's name, title, medium, size and catalogue number GSSY185-TAD-48-01-00-B on the reverse PROVENANCE Goldman Sachs J B Were collection The painting depicts the arrival of the primary ancestors of the Rirratjingu clan, the Djang'kawu, and a number of ancestral beings associated with them. The Djang'kawu sailed to the eastern shores of Arnhem Land where they landed (centre right panel) and created freshwater holes by driving their digging sticks into the ground, and they created the first human beings. Djanda, the goanna, was the first creature they encountered; the zig-zag track that runs down the centre of the painting is the mark made by the goanna as it climbed the sand dunes at Yalangbara, where the Djang'kawu landed. Other ancestors depicted are Djambawal the Thunderman (lower left) and Daymirri the Whale (lower left corner).

    Sotheby's
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