THE ART OF THE WANDJINA By I. M. Crawford 1968 Aboriginal Cave Paintings WA RARE
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ITEM DESCRIPTION: ART OF THE WANDJINA, THE AUTHOR: Crawford, I.M. PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press PRINTED IN: Australia YEAR: 1968 EDITION: 1st Edition COVER: Hardcover SIZE: 19cm x 26cm PAGES: 144 CONDITION (BOOK): Very Good + (tight and intact)(A small ownership signature on the first free page and an ownership sticker on the front board, otherwise the book is clean and bright.) CONDITION (JACKET): Very Good + (some light wear to edges, small rip to top near spine) NOTES: An ultra... rare book on "The art of the Wandjina : aboriginal cave paintings in Kimberley, Western Australia". Contents: Fieldwork carrried out 1962-1966; Painting techniques, hand stencils, paint application, painting baler shell, cave paintings at Mamadai restored in part; Origin of Wandjina paintings, power of Wandjinas, behaviour, rituals, conception beliefs, gifts to the Wandjinas, legend of Wodjin, description of painting at Wanalirri; Stone arrangement &? battle ground Tunbai Dispersed Wandjinas, sites at Brockmans Cave, Bundjin-moro, Bunggudmana &? the owl, Morol, Pindjauri, story of Wadanda at Karendjin; Sea Wandjinas, Indonesian contact, burial practices, legends of Langgi paintings; Paintings &? engravings found by G. Grey; Kaiara spirits &? children, weather power, sites at Chalangdal, Wurwai, Warabi, West Montalivet Is., Warangala, paintings of European sailors &? ships Bigge Is.; archaic art form in Bradshaws figures, legends of Koion &? grasshopper, radiocarbon dating of charcoal shows age of stone leaf-shaped spear head depicted in paintings; Kakadja painting Cape Voltaire, Djuari figures, route taken by the dead, legend of Warulu &? Ungamin at Djilgu; Unusual engraving Sturt Creek; Animals in human form St. George Basin, Kuri Bay, Doubtful Bay area; Snake mythology Forrest R., Gibb R. Station, Ulu figures &? ritual killings Windjina Gorge, Mt. Barnett, Djilgu; Moiety, conception &? cult totems; Honey bee legend Secure Bay; Fish, lizards, animals including dingoes Oscar-Napier Ranges; Method of tree carving, boab nuts; Rock engravings Prudhoe Is. &? Carpenters Gap; Gurangara figures Ord R. &? Linesmans Creek Range; Future of painting, cause of damage; Methods of preservation; Bibliography; Photographer Ray Penrose. The author was Curator of Anthropology and Archaeology at the Western Australian Museum; the book is based on information gathered by the author (accompanied by Aboriginal guides and a professional photographer) on five expeditions through the Kimberley. 144 pages including an Index, illustrated with many drawings and photos, many large and a good number in color. POSTAGE COSTS: The POSTAGE COST for this item should be HERE on this page OR at my ebay STORE which is called "Frankos Corner" or "Frankly Collectible" (I close the store every now and again though). General Notes on postage:Any questions on postage please contact me. Buyer PAYS FIXED postage costs. I am in AUSTRALIA and I do ship within Australia as well as to the USA , Europe and other places in the world. Items will be sent within 3 working days of payment receipt (I do have a day job, but I am prompt). Delivery of item/s takes up to 4 work days of my despatch if within Australia. Delivery of item/s internationally is for AIR mail up to 2 weeks and SURFACE mail (where available) up to 2 months. I do shipping discounts for multiples items so contact me for quotes if nothing is noted in the description.If postage costs more than quoted or specified then I PAY the extra!PAYMENT ONLY WITH: Paypal If Direct Deposits (within Australia) are allowed then I accept them. Check this page to see what other forms of payment eBay allow and I accept. Generally, I accept any form of payment allowed by eBay ... if you want to pay in some other way and are not sure if you can then email me and I will tell you what is allowed and not allowed. NOTES: Insurance is available. Feel free to ask for cost. Packaging, depending on the item, is in custom made CARDBOARD boxes, TOUGH envelopes with cardboard backing, or "tough" envelopes with bubble warp or plastic wrap where applicable.Payment is expected within 7 days of auction end. If you have not paid immediately on sale I will send an after sale email with all the payment details. Feedback will be left (usually at the start of each month). Any problems with the item or any other queries please do not hesitate to contact me. I grade CONSERVATIVELY. GRADING definitions are on my "Me" page next to my user name.Buy with confidence - check the FEEDBACK on me There may be some discolouration in the picture from the scan If you want any other items or have any queries about ANYTHING, just ask.
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