PHILOMENA DIJMALKA - PANDANAS MAT

PHILOMENA DIJMALKA
PANDANAS MAT,  2023
58 cm dia (interior woven section)
Gunga (Pandanus Spiralis) and natural dyes
 
REGION
Ramingining Central Arnhem Land, NT
 
PROVENANCE
Bula'Bula Arts, NT Cat No: 261-23
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
PHILOMENA DIJMALKA