DJATI (FROGS), 1976

Important Aboriginal Works of Art
Melbourne
25 May 2016
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JACKI BUJI

born c.1925
DJATI (FROGS), 1976

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

75.0 x 38.0 cm

bears inscription verso: artist’s name, title, language group – Gunwinggu and location

Estimate: 
$5,000 – 7,000
Sold for $9,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 43 - 25 May 2016, Melbourne
Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by a biologist working with the University of Sydney crocodile research programme, based at Maningrida, 1975–1976
Private collection, Tasmania
Sotheby’s, Melbourne, 25 July 2005, lot 52
Collection of the late Duncan Kentish, Adelaide (label attached verso)