The Indigenous Night Sky
A selection of stock works that feature various aspects of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island astronomy
to commemorate the end of the International Year of Astronomy.
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Bill Harney Sky Boss Nadi 2006
Wooden sculpture with applique of native grasses, chopped up bush turkey feathers & natural ochres 1770 high x 360mm
Nadi is a Creation figure seen by Wardaman people in the night sky. Bill carved this figure late 2006 and the full story of the
Wardaman Aboriginal night sky is told in his book "Dark Sparklers".
  
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