1968 1st *LIKE NEW* THE ART OF THE WANDJINA w 85 PLATES, INDIGENOUS ART FREE EXP
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Express Shipping Worldwide is Free The Art of the Wandjina: Aboriginal Cave Paintings in Kimberley, Western Australia By I. M. Crawford Published by Oxford University Press , Melbourne, 1968 First Edition, with the dustjacket, in Like New condition With 48 colour and 37 black and white plates, several text drawings, bibliography, and index. This is what the volume covers: 1. Wandjina belief system The book explains the cosmological and religious significance of the Wandjina: Their role in the Dreaming (or Dreamtime) Their association with rain, storms, and life-giving forces Their continued presence as living spiritual forces, not merely historical myths Crawford emphasises that Wandjina are active ancestral beings, whose images must be cared for and ritually maintained. 2. Rock art traditions of the Kimberley A major component of the book is a systematic study of Wandjina rock paintings, including: Locations and cave shelters where Wandjina images appear Stylistic conventions (large white faces, black eyes, halo-like headdresses) The absence of mouths, often interpreted as symbolising spiritual power and restraint The book documents both ancient and more recently repainted figures, showing the continuity of the tradition. 3. Ritual maintenance and repainting One of the book’s most important contributions is its documentation of: The ongoing repainting of Wandjina images by Traditional Owners The belief that neglecting these images could lead to drought, disorder, or misfortune The integration of art, ritual obligation, and land stewardship This challenged earlier Western assumptions that rock art was purely archaeological rather than living cultural practice. 4. Artistic technique and materials The book details: Natural pigments (ochres, clays, charcoal) Painting methods and surfaces The relationship between material choices and spiritual meaning Art is presented not as individual expression, but as collective cultural responsibility governed by law and tradition. 5. Interpretive framework Written in 1968, the book reflects the anthropology of its time but is notable for: Treating Aboriginal art as intellectually and spiritually complex Rejecting the idea of “primitive art” Recognising Indigenous explanations and authority as central to interpretation While later scholarship has refined and corrected aspects of early anthropological framing, the book remains foundational. In thick material hardcover, in 144 pages, with the dustjacket. The Dustjacket: There is some shelfwear. There is no sunning. There is no foxing. It has not been price-clipped. The Book: There is no sunning. There is no foxing. There is a small neat previous owner's name to the front blank endpaper. All plates are bright, fresh and crisp. There are no missing, loose, damaged, stained, or creased pages. The binding and block are very good. It is complete and original. Measures 18.5cm x 25.5cm. A beautiful edition. EXPRESS SHIPPING AND HANDLING is Free Worldwide All items are securely and well packed. Thank you for viewing my item.
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