Author(s): Geoff Bardon

RARE AND COLLECTIBLE

Contains an explanation of the nature and meaning of traditional sand painting - use of signs and symbols in aboriginal art.; Body decoration for ceremonies - Dreaming designs - Corroboree - Tjingari dreaming cycles & the Dreamtime. Artists include Old Walter Tjampatjimpa - Johnny Warrangula Tjaparula - Long Jack Phillipus Tjakamara - Old Tutuma Tjapangati - Old Mick Tjakamara - Bill Stockman Tjapaltjari - Johnny Lynch Tjapangati - David Corby Tjapaltjari - Charlie Tarawa Tjungarrayi - Yala Yala Gibbs Tjungarrayi - Mick Numieri Tjapaltjari - Tim Leurah Tjapaltjari - Clifford Possum Tjapaltjari - Charlie Eagle Tjapaltjari - John Tjakamara - Shorty Lungkata Tjungarrayi - Uta Uta Tjungala - Anatjari No. III Tjakamara - Kaapa Tjampatjimpa - Tim Pyungu Tjapangati.

Rigby, 1979. First edition. A near fine copy only marked by the original bookseller stamp to the front free pastedown and light rubbing to the base of the boards. The d/w is unclipped and fine with non of the usual sunfading. It is scarce to find a copy in this condition. Scans available if required.