We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of NSW stands.

Title

Waṉa ga bäguru (ceremonial armbands and head string)

2020

Artist

Susan Balbunga

Australia

13 Jul 1953 –

Language groups: Burarra, Arnhem region, Warrawarra, Arnhem region

  • Details

    Place where the work was made
    Milingimbi → Central Arnhem Land → Northern Territory → Australia
    Date
    2020
    Media category
    Sculpture
    Materials used
    banyan tree bark (ficus viarens) and feathers
    Dimensions
    display dimensions variable :

    a - Headband, 18 x 18 cm

    b - Armband, 78 x 8.5 x 8.5 cm

    c - Armband, 77 x 10 x 10 cm

    Signature & date

    Not signed. Not dated.

    Credit
    Commissioned with funds provided by the Mollie Gowing Acquisition Fund for Contemporary Aboriginal Art 2021
    Location
    North Building, ground level, Yiribana Gallery
    Accession number
    165.2022.a-c
    Copyright
    © Susan Balbunga/Copyright Agency

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  • Places

    Where the work was made

    Milingimbi

  • Exhibition history

    Shown in 1 exhibition

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