Native to the western part of Arnhem Land (north coast of Australia), the artist has made with this spirit Yawkyawk wood a typical work of art of this maritime region rich in trees of various species whose Aborigines use bark and wood for their paintings and sculptures. The Yawkyawk - or "young woman spirit" - belongs to the group of Mimih spirits protecting the coasts of Arnhem Land: on the wall of the caves in this region, there are painted representations dating back nearly 20,000 years.
Owen YALANDJA
Yawkyawk , 2016
Art : Aboriginal
Origine : Maningrida
Dimensions : 120 x 6 cm
Medium : Wood and natural pigments
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N° : 3393
