SHIRLEY BANALANYDJU - PANDANAS MAT
SKU: 20275
SHIRLEY BANALANYDJU
PANDANAS MAT, 2023
55 cm dia (interior woven section)
Gunga (Pandanus Spiralis) and natural dyes
REGION
Ramingining Central Arnhem Land, NT
PROVENANCE
Bula'Bula Arts, NT Cat No: 138-23
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
AU$980.00Price
