MARY DHAPALANY - PANDANAS MAT

MARY DHAPALANY
PANDANAS MAT,  2023
57cm dia 
Gunga (Pandanus Spiralis) and natural dyes
 
REGION
Ramingining Central Arnhem Land, NT
 
PROVENANCE
Bula'Bula Arts, NT Cat No: 84-23
Cooee Art Leven, NSW 
 
STORY
Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item.
Nowadays, artists weave many different shapes including flat, round and oblong.
 
 
ARTIST PROFILE
MARY DHAPALANY