Aboriginal Arts at the Top
Published by Maningrida Arts & Crafts, N.T. 1982. 64pp.
Exhibition Catalogue of work from many different communities. There are 6 short essays and a community map, followed by 147 exhibits accompanied by thumbnail notes.
Of particular interest #150 a paperbark bundle assembled by Njinawanga from Malyanganark containing 3 carved wooden skulls and bones removed from a burial platform (and kept for final mortuary rites) an 'historical and allegorical' depiction of 3 revenge murders. Eight pages of colour photos, otherwise B/W.
Screenprinted cover by Chips Mackinolty. Very good condition. (21x30cm)


Estimate $60-100