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Details Kunstwerk Künstler Kunstzentrum Details Künstler: Gwenneth Blitner Gemeinschaft - Ngukurr Kunstzentrum/Gemeinschaftsorganisation – Ngukurr Arts Aboriginal Corporation Katalognummer – GB01/18 Materialien - Acryl auf Leinwand Größe (cm) – H45 B60 T2 Versandvarianten – Das Kunstwerk wird ungedehnt und gerollt verschickt, um einen sicheren Versand zu gewährleisten Ausrichtung – Wie angezeigt Kunstwerk „Alle Blumen, die rund um Walmajarra wachsen, das Gras ist rund um den Billabong, wo die Alligatoren sind.“ Künstler Unter den leuchtenden Farben und detaillierten Markierungen von Gwenneth Blitners magischen Buschlandschaften verbirgt sich eine tiefe Verbindung zu einem Land, das oft von Sehnsucht, Angst und Verlust geprägt ist. Gwenneth gehört zu einer neuen Generation von Künstlern, die aus der starken Maltradition von Ngukurr Arts am Ufer des Roper River im Südosten des Arnhemlandes hervorgegangen sind. Sie verwendet leuchtende Farben und kräftige Striche, um die lokale Landschaft einzufangen, insbesondere die Hügel, Blumen, Tiere und Billabongs rund um die kleine Gemeinde Ngukurr. Wie Gertie Huddleston und Maureen Thompson, zwei Malerinnen aus Ngukurr, die vor ihr kamen, sind Gwenneths Gemälde reichhaltige, detaillierte Wandteppiche aus leuchtender Acrylfarbe auf Leinwand. „Ich male mein Land, weil es ein magischer Ort ist“, sagt sie. „Es ist voller Leben.“ Sie können jede Art von Buschfutter bekommen. Sie können angeln und jagen gehen und Früchte und Samen sammeln, um sie zu essen.' Bevor sie mit dem Malen beginnt, schließt Gwenneth die Augen, zaubert ein Bild vor ihr geistiges Auge und verwendet dann sanfte Rosatöne, leuchtende Grüntöne und goldene Blitze, um darzustellen, wie schön und lebendig ihr Land ist. „Ich möchte allen zeigen, wie besonders dieser Ort ist, wie unsere Leute das Land nutzen, um stark und gesund zu bleiben, indem sie Buschmedizin verwenden und Buschnahrung essen“, sagt sie. Aber Gwenneth, die erst 2012 mit der Malerei begann, fängt nicht nur Schönheit und Fülle ein. Im Schatten ihrer strahlenden Werke lauern oft Verlust, Trauer und Gefahr. „Das Malen meines Landes verbindet mich mit dem Geist meiner alten Leute, was gut ist, aber es lässt mich auch an das denken, was wir verloren haben, und das macht mich auch traurig“, sagt sie. „Der Busch kann auch ein gruseliger Ort sein.“ „Im Gras verstecken sich immer Dinge, zum Beispiel Schlangen, und manchmal jagen uns Büffel, also muss man aufpassen und die Augen offen halten.“ Eines ihrer jüngsten Werke, ein brillanter Mix aus hübschen Lila-, Sonnengelb- und Pinktönen, trägt den Titel „Ngukurr Cemetery“ und zeigt den Friedhof der örtlichen Gemeinde. „Der Friedhof ist voller leuchtender Plastikblumen. „Es ist einer der farbenfrohsten Orte in Ngukurr“, sagt Gwenneth. „Es ist sehr hübsch, aber es ist auch einer der traurigsten Orte in unserer Gemeinde.“ Gwenneth wurde 1958 in der alten Roper River Mission geboren und an der Bush School ausgebildet. Sie lernte das Malen, indem sie Glen und Donald ihres Bruders beobachtete. „Ich habe viele Jahre im Gemeinderatsbüro gearbeitet, aber ich dachte immer, ich würde gerne malen, und eines Tages kam ich einfach ins Kunstzentrum und fing damit an“, sagt sie. „Malen ist für meine Familie wichtig, weil es darum geht, Geschichten zu erzählen, und ich mache es jetzt, damit meine Kinder und Enkelkinder von mir lernen und ich meine Geschichten teilen kann.“ Text: Mit freundlicher Genehmigung der Ngukurr Arts Aboriginal Corporation, Text von Dion Teasdale Kunstzentrum Das Ngukurr Arts Center liegt nur einen Steinwurf vom Ufer des Roper River im Südosten des Arnhemlandes entfernt. Ngukurr Arts ist, wie die Stadt Ngukurr selbst, einzigartig – es bringt Menschen aus vielen verschiedenen Clans und Sprachgruppen zusammen. Es gab nie eine bestimmte Schule oder einen bestimmten Stil, der mit Ngukurr Arts in Verbindung gebracht wurde, aber typisch für die Arbeit ist Kühnheit – das Erbe von Künstlern, die es schon früher gab, wie Ginger Riley, Gertie Huddlestone, Sambo Barra Barra und Maureen Thomson. Im Laufe der Zeit wurden Ngukurr-Künstler für ihren abenteuerlichen Stil bei der Interpretation von Geschichten und Landschaften bekannt. Heute werden Künstler dabei unterstützt, neue Techniken zu erforschen. Jeder Künstler rekontextualisiert die Technik in Bezug auf sein eigenes Land und seine eigene Kultur, um Werke zu schaffen, die völlig einzigartig sind. An diesem Ort der vielen Steine ​​ist Vielfalt eine Stärke. Viele Künstler unterschiedlicher Einflüsse arbeiten zusammen, balancieren Altes und Neues und geben die Geschichten weiter, die uns alle verbinden. Text: Mit freundlicher Genehmigung der Ngukurr Arts Aboriginal Corporation

Items from my collection of EPHEMERA including: letters, postcards, valentines, menus, recipe books, children's books, magazines, greeting cards, paper dolls, vernacular photographs, and whatever odd things I find stuck in the nooks and crannies of this house.

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1913 Scott 7 5p orange brown "Kangaroo and Map" Wmk 8; Die II Into the Deep Blue The typographic "Kangaroo and Map" stamps of 1913-1945 Australia, affectionately known as the 'Roos, are a delight for the WW collector and specialist alike. In fact, considering the 1913, 1915, 1915-24, 1929-30, 1932-36 five major issues (with five different watermarks as well), the watermark variations (inverted, sideways), the many recognized shades, and the four major die variations, the 'Roos offer a lifetime of study. How should the WW collector approach, then, the 'Roos? To begin with, here are the (major number) issues...51 stamps! 1913 Wmk 8 - 15 stamps 1915 Wmk 9 - 7 stamps 1915-24 Wmk 10 - 15 stamps 1929-30 Wmk 203 - 7 stamps 1932-36 Wmk 228 - 7 stamps 1945 Wmk 228 - 1 stamp (redrawn) Of those, the 2017 Scott Classic Specialized 1840-1940 catalogue has sixteen stamps @ CV $5+-$10+, or 32%. The "Roos are moderately expensive to expensive for the WW collector, but, I must admit, I am willing to spend more, as I find them fascinating. It is clear that the fastidious WW collector will need to check the watermarks for these stamps. Actually, the watermarks are usually quite evident, although Wmks 8,9,10 do look somewhat similar. A little bit of practice, though, and it should no longer pose a problem. Although perhaps not as important, the WW collector should also become familiar with the four recognized major Die states that these stamps have - as the Die state can have major consequences for the value of the stamp. In the next section (A closer look), a " 'Roo 101 Overview"will examine what the WW collector should know regarding watermarks and Dies. As far as catalogues, the Scott Classic 1840-1940 has a level of detail that will satisfy many WW collectors. But also consulting a Stanley Gibbons Commonwealth & British Empire 1840-1940 catalogue will provide even more information. For a specialist approach, obtain the Australian Commonwealth Specialists Catalogue (Brusden White). A closer look at the stamps and issues 12 Pence = 1 Shilling 20 Shillings = 1 Pound 1913 Scott 1 1/2p green "Kangaroo and Map" Wmk 8; Die I The 1913 issue (the first regular issue for Australia proper, although there was a 1902 postage due issue) had 15 stamps (major numbers), and is characterized by being on watermark 8 "Wide Crown and Wide A" paper. Scott ( and of course Stanley Gibbons) lists many (minor number) shade variations. As an example, Scott lists "green" (Scott 1), "yellow green" (Scott 1a), and "deep green" (Scott 1b) for shades on the 1/2p stamp. Watermark 8 "Wide Crown and Wide A" A wide "A" is below a wide crown. Note that the orb and cross rests on a horizontal line between two triangles at the top of the crown. 1913 1/p green Wmk 8 Inverted; Die I When one is watermarking, be alert to any variations from the usual "upright" watermark orientation. Wmk 8 Inverted "Wide Crown and Wide A" Here, the 1/2p green (Scott 1e) shows an inverted watermark. That increased the CV from $7+ to $17+. There are also "sideways" watermarks that have been reported. If one finds a 1/2p green with "Wmk sideways, crown pointing to the right", the CV is a cool $30,000. !!! Now, let's introduce Die states. They are best examined with a magnifying glass, or a scan of the stamp. The major Die states are Die I (SG Die I), Die II (SG Die II), Die III (SG Die IIA), and Die IV (SG Die IIB). Die I is only found on the 1/2p, 1p, 2p, and 3p. Die II was used extensively until 1945. Die III and Die IV are further variations on Die II. Specialists actually recognize seven variations with Die II - but we will only review the major variations, that is Die III (SG IIA), and Die IV (SG IIB).) Die III also has the Die II characteristics. (Die III found on 1p, 2p, and 6p.) Die IV also has the Die II and Die III characteristics. 1913 1/2p green Die I Close-up Die I, as shown on the close-up of the 1/2p green, is characterized by a break in the inner vertical frame line at the lower left portion of the stamp even with the top of the denomination letters. See it? It should be obvious! As mentioned earlier, one would want to check for the Die I state for 1/2p, 1p, 2p, and 3p denomination stamps. And, as it turns out, the 1/2 p denomination is only found in the Die I state! If one wants to look at a "for sure" Die I stamp for comparison purposes, take a look at your 1/2p green! 1913 Scott 6 4p orange Wmk 8: Die II On the other hand, the 4p orange is only found as Die II. But Die II was used until 1945, and Die II stamps can show progressive damage to the frame lines 1913 Scott 7 5p orange brown Wmk 8; Die II Close-up The Die II characteristic is simple- the break in the inner frameline was repaired - there is no break compared to Die I! Note here on the close-up of the 5p orange brown that the vertical inner frameline even with the top of the denomination letters does not show a gap. 1913 Scott 6 4p orange Wmk 8; Die II Close-up Worn Plate This 4p orange likewise is Die II - but shows evidence of wearing. Note the small gaps in the vertical inner frameline. I'm showing a worn Die II plate, so it will not be as confusing or surprising if one is trying to differentiate between Die I/Die II. 1913 Scott 2 1p carmine Wmk 8; Die I O.K., now that we know the difference between Die I/Die II, let's check out a stamp that can exist in either state. The 1p denomination can exist as Die I, Die II, (or even Die III, which we will see an example of later). The 1p also can be found with a number of (minor number) color variations- "red", "pale red", "rose red", besides the major number "carmine". 1913 Scott 2 1p carmine Wmk 8; Die I Close-up This 1p shows the characteristics of Die I - note the gap in the inner vertical frameline even with the top of the denomination letters. 1913 Scott 2d 1p carmine Wmk 8: Die II Here is a Die II 1p stamp. (When you learn the characteristics of Die III, you might want to come back to this scan, enlarge it, and assure yourself that this is not a Die III stamp.) 1913 Scott 2d 1p carmine Wmk 8: Die II Close-up A close-up of the above 1p shows the inner frameline has been repaired - no break in the inner frameline at the level of the top of the denomination letters. Therefore, Die II. 1913 Scott 5 3p olive bister Wmk 8; Die I I mentioned earlier that the 3p denomination can exist in the Die I state. It can also be found in a Die II state, and, if so, the CV increases from $10+ to $80+. Colors found for the 3p include olive bister, pale olive green, and green in Scott. I should note that SG has the colors as olive and yellow-olive. There seems to be some (wide) discrepancy between Scott and SG catalogues for color variations for some of the denominations. 1913 Scott 5 3p olive bister Wmk 8; Die I Close-up A close-up shows this stamp is a Die I - see the gap in the inner frameline at the level of the denomination letters? 1915 Scott 43 2sh brown Wmk 9; Die II Now we are moving on to the January-August, 1915 seven stamp Wmk 9 "Wide Crown and Narrow A" issue. All of the stamps in this issue can also be found in the 1913 Wmk 8 issue, so watermarking for Wmk 9 is mandatory. There really is no need to check for Die states with this issue, except for the 6p bright blue. The 6p bright blue is commonly Die II (Scott 40b), and very rarely Die III (Scott 40c CV $1,500). I should mentioned that the Scott catalogue does not label the 'Roos with their Die state if the stamp only exists in that one Die state. The SG catalogue, though, labels every 'Roo stamp with their Die state, even if that stamp only exists in that one Die state. So SG labels the 2sh brown as Die II - which it is- even though that is the only state it exists in. Watermark 9 "Wide Crown and Narrow A" The watermark 9 stamps have a "Wide Crown" and a "Narrow A". Note the crown has a different shape than the Wmk 8 "Wide Crown". The orb and cross lie in a depression between two peaks of the crown. 1915 Scott 46 2 1/2p dark blue Wmk 10; Die II The November, 1915 - 1924 fifteen stamp issue is characterized by Wmk 10 "Narrow Crown and Narrow A" paper. Most of the stamps are identical with either or both of the 1913 or 1915 issue in terms of appearance. Consequently, watermarking is again necessary. SG labels the 2 1/2p dark blue a "Die II" - which it is. Scott says nothing about the Die state for this stamp, as it only exists in this one state, as Die II. Watermark 10 "Narrow Crown and Narrow A" Watermark 10 has a "Narrow Crown" and "Narrow A". The crown is significantly thinner than the wider crowns of Wmk 8 & Wmk 9. 1923 Scott 49 6p yellow brown Wmk 10; Die IV (SG Die IIB) Now, while looking at some stamps in the 1915-24 issue, let's take a look at what characterizes Die IV & Die III. Recall that both Die IV and Die III have the Die II characteristic, in addition to the sign(s) for Die IV or Die III. I will not show the Die II characteristic for the Die IV or Die III examples, but you can check for yourself if you like by enlarging the scans. Die IV (SG Die IIB) Break in Outer Frame Line above "ST" Die IV also shows Die III (SG Die IIA) Characteristics AND Die II Characteristics Die IV is characterized by a vertical "break" in the thick horizontal outer frameline between "ST" of "AUSTRALIA". Do you see it? On some Die IV stamps it is obvious, and on other Die IV stamps, more subtle. With this stamp, it is on the more subtle end, but still obvious if one knows where to look. And recall, if a stamp shows evidence of Die IV, it will also show the Die III sign. Let's take a look... Die IV also shows Die III (SG Die IIA) Characteristics Break in the Inner Frame Line opposite Face of Kangaroo The Die III sign is a break in the vertical inner left frameline across from the kangaroo face, specifically the eyes, 9 mm from the top of the design. Hopefully, you see it. ;-) If you see the Die III sign, check to see if there is also a Die IV sign. If there is a Die IV sign (as there is with this stamp), then it is Die IV. (Recall that Die IV stamps also always show the Die III sign,) If there is no Die IV sign, then it would be a Die III stamp. Let's look at another example of Die IV and Die III signs... 1920 Scott 51b 1sh blue green Wmk 10; Die IV (SG Die IIB) The Wmk 10 1sh blue green can either exist as a Die II or a Die IV stamp. Die IV (SG Die IIB) Break in Outer Frame Line above "ST" Die IV also shows Die III (SG Die IIA) Characteristics AND Die II Characteristics It is pretty clear that this example is a Die IV stamp! Note the break in the outer frameline between the "ST". It should also then have the Die III sign... Die IV also shows Die III (SG Die IIA) Characteristics Break in the Inner Frame Line opposite Face of Kangaroo Indeed, see the break in the inner frameline opposite the kangaroo? So the stamp does show the Die III sign, but it is a Die IV stamp, as it also has the Die IV characteristic. This could not be a Die III stamp anyway, as it is a 1 shilling denomination. I mentioned earlier that true Die III stamps only exist in 1p, 2p, and 6p denominations. Let's move on to the Wmk 203 1929-30 issue.... 1929 Scott 96 6p brown Wmk 203 The 1929-30 seven stamp issue is characterized by Wmk 203 "Small Crown and A Multiple" paper. The stamps for this issue, according to SG, are either Die II or Die IV- one or the other, but not both. One does not need to necessarily check for Dies with this issue,as there is only one possibility for each stamp. Watermark 203 "Small Crown and A Multiple" The "Small Crown and A Multiple" watermark will not be confused with the preceding Wmk 8, Wmk 9, or Wmk 10 issues - the watermark is too different. But it could be confused with the next watermark- Wmk 228. Make sure there is only an "A", and not a "C of A". (And yes, I've made that mistake. ;-) 1929 Scott 97 9p violet Wmk 203 Here is a 9p violet with Wmk 203 for Gwalia, Western Australia on November 10, 1932. It was a gold mining town 830 km east of Perth in the Great Victoria Desert. Gwalia State Hotel Built 1903 Today it is essentially a ghost town (except for tourists). The Sons of Gwalia Mine operated between 1897-1963. The first manager was a young mining engineer named Herbert Hoover (later 31st President of the United States). 1932 Scott 126 5sh yellow & gray Wmk 228 The last major issue of the 'Roos was the 1932-36 seven stamp output on Wmk 228 "Small Crown and C of A Multiple" paper. One does not really need to check for Dies with this issue. Watermark 228 "Small Crown and C of A Multiple" Watermark 228 "Small Crown and C of A Multiple" resembles Wmk 203 superficially, but the "C of A" for Wmk 228 replaces the "A" in Wmk 203. 1935 Scott 125 2sh red brown Wmk 228 The Wmk 228 issue also has the 2 shilling red brown stamp. 1935 Scott 125 2sh red brown Close-up Non re-engraved has two horizontal lines between "SH" and Circle Numeral Tablet A closer look reveals two lines between "SH" and the circle value tablet. The 1945 re-engraved version (not shown) will have only one horizontal line between "SH" and the value tablet, among other differences. Deep Blue 1915-24 "Roo Issue in Deep Blue Wmk 10 Deep Blue (Steiner) has spaces for all the 51 major numbers for the 'Roos as found in the Scott catalogue. I would think, if one took great interest in the 'Roos, one would need to add some quadrilled pages, and let the fun begin. ! 1915 Scott 50a 9p lilac Wmk 10: Die II Out of the Blue The 'Roo issues offer great possibilities for the collector. I hope this basic introduction (watermarks, dies) will whet your appetite a bit. !! Note: Gwalia State Hotel pic appears to be in the public domain. Links Australia Georges - the KGV stamps Australia - Bud's Big Blue Comments appreciated!

Handmade lino print inspired by the dying craft of roof thatching. As these are test prints, there are very small variations between each colour way. I have taken a photo of each print, but please let me know if you want to see a photo of the exact print you will be purchasing, and I will forward over. The design is hand carved into a linoleum block and printed by hand. As each print is unique and a one off, a level of variation can be expected. The cost includes postage and packaging, and does not include a frame.

My dad died in 2021. He left me his stamps. Now, I don't collect stamps and I have never had much interest in philately. I do, upon occasion, use them as postage...but, truth be told, that's about it. Perhaps that's why I received LITERALLY hundreds of thousands of stamps after he died - Dad was going to prove I'd become a philatelist whether I wanted to or not. The stamps sat. And sat. And sat. Until one day, for no particular reason, I pulled them out. I sorted. I admired. I began to understand why Dad fell in love with stamp collecting. To be completely clear, this does not mean I've become a collector or that I even want to become a collector - far from it. It simply means I want others to love these beautiful stamps as much as I have come to. I want you to use them in your crafting, in your jewelry making, in your cards. I want them to be given as gifts to your friends and family. Hell, I'd even love it if you collected them. I just want these stamps to be special to someone, instead of sitting in boxes piled in a corner of my sewing room because, well, that doesn't serve anyone. So, here is my first attempt at parting with a very small portion of my inheritance. Featured here is a lovely set of 13 vintage postage stamps featuring the 12 signs of the Zodiac and a larger stamp commemorating the astrological wheel. All are brand new or lightly hinged and would be perfect for a multitude of crafted items including (but not limited to): jewelry pendants, journals, card making, paper crafting, scrapbooking, ornament making, and collage. The 12 smaller stamps measure .75" x 1" each and the larger stamp measures 1.375" x 1.625". Colors are vibrant, not faded. No creases in the corners. They've been cared for over the years and I appreciate Dad's diligence in ensuring the stamps were well preserved. New! These stamps can be found as a USED set, complete with cool postmarks! All 13 stamps are used, no tabs, for the collector or crafter! I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about this item, or about the rest of Dad's collection.

1891 Scott 5 4p red brown & black "Coat of Arms" Quick History "Rhodesia", commonly called by the white settlers in the 1890s after Cecil Rhodes, the founder of the British South Africa Company (BSAC), were lands in southern Africa bisected by the Zambezi River. The Company, which governed and administered the lands by Royal Charter from 1889-1923, named the territory north of the Zambezi "Northern Rhodesia", and the lands south of the Zambezi "Southern Rhodesia". 1911 Encylopaedia Britannia Map of Rhodesia The Zambezi River bisects the lands into Northern Rhodesia (North Western & North Eastern) & Southern Rhodesia The capital was Salisbury, and the population was 1,700,000 in 1921. The stamps issued throughout 1890-1923 are all inscribed "British South Africa Company". Beginning in 1909, the stamps are also either overprinted or inscribed "Rhodesia". Cecil Rhodes as Colossus striding Africa from Cairo to the Cape The BSAC were expecting that the gold fields of Mashonaland would provide the investor return, but that didn't pan out (pun intended ;-). But the BSAC did build railroads ( Beira, Mashonaland, Rhodesia lines), and actually retained mineral rights until 1964 in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia). In 1923, the BSAC no longer administered the territories, and Southern Rhodesia (1924-1964) became a crown colony. (To confuse things, it was known as "Rhodesia" from 1965-1979.) With independence in 1980, it became Zimbabwe. Northern Rhodesia became a British Protectorate from 1924-1964. With independence in 1964, the name was changed to Zambia. (My blog post for Northern Rhodesia has more maps and explanation of these turbulent times. ) 1896 Scott 37 4sh red & blue/green "Coat of Arms" Into the Deep Blue The 2011 Scott Classic Specialized 1840-1940 catalogue has, for Rhodesia 1890-1923, 143 major descriptive numbers. Of those, 12 or 8% are CV

Sale Date — Thursday-Friday, 19-20 February, 2015. Category — Postal Stationery. Lots 1479 — 1493

Sir Rowland Hill, (born December 3, 1795, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England—died August 27, 1879, Hampstead, London), British administrator and educator, originator of the penny postage system, principally known for his development of the modern postal service, which was subsequently adopted throughout the world. The son of an English schoolmaster, Hill was interested in problems of teaching; for about 15 years he operated schools in which he emphasized student democracy, rigid self-discipline, and intensive teaching. His wide-ranging interests included printing, astronomy, mathematics, and transportation. Hill’s proposals for postal reform, formulated between 1835 and 1837, were based on the notion that revenue derived

The Elizabeth Craft Designs Travels From The Past Stamp and Die Set, part of the Past Planner Essentials Collection, features a 6 x 8-inch clear stamp set comprising 16 stamps and 1 coordinating die. The main stamp showcases the face of a Vintage Woman aviator in her goggles and helmet, accompanied by coordinating wafer-thin die. Additionally, the set includes designs for Dates, coordinates, postage, Checkboxes for "Tourist Moment" and "Bucket List," tags with phrases like "From the Camera Roll," "Destination," and "Date," along with the word "Air Mail."

2d Scarlet Die I Wmk inverted perf 'OS', BW #96ab, fresh MUH, Cat $2,750.

The 1886 famine in Orissa state killed over a million people and galvanised Indians into fighting against British colonial rule, writes historian Dinyar Patel.

Details Artist Statement Artist Biography Art Centre Details Aboriginal Artist - Sandra Turner Community - Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff) Aboriginal Art Centre - Ikuntji Artists Catalogue number - 18-ST139 Materials - Acrylic on canvas   Size(cm) - H50 W30 D2 Postage variants - Artwork posted un-stretched and rolled for safe shipping. Orientation - Painted from all sides and OK to hang as wished Artist Statement This is the story of the Napaltjarri women digging for yalka (bush onion) in Karinyarra (Mount Wedge) country. Karinyarra is a two-hour drive from Haasts Bluff and is the country of Japaltjarri men and Napaltjiarri women. The shapes depict the women digging for bush onion, the hills are the curved lines and the rivers are the lines. There are camels walking around in this country. Bush onion is used for eating and for making a drinking bush medicine. There is bush onion growing all year round, one can find them around the rock holes. The yalka is harvested by using a stick and digging it into the ground to make it soft, then the yalka can be taken out by hand. “This is my grandfather's Dreaming. He is my mother's father and this Dreaming is from her line. Here, women are digging for bush onion around the river in Karinyarra - north of Papunya. The lines in my paintings show the rivers. The circular shapes are the woman digging for the bush onion around the rock holes.” Artist Biography Sandra is the younger sister of Jeannie Wareenie Ross. They have different mothers but the same father. Sandra started painting in the 1980s at Papunya through Papunya Tula Artists. She moved to Mount Liebig and still kept painting there. In 2018, Sandra moved to Haasts Bluff and began painting with Ikuntji Artists. Her paintings are about her country, Watiyawanu – Mount Liebig. The two creeks at Mount Liebig feature in her work. Art Centre A lot of stories are still being recounted of long journeys of people from various language groups, who travelled from rockholes and waterholes to caves and mountains finally arriving at Haasts Bluff. The locals, Luritja people of Haasts Bluff, were already here. Thus Haasts Bluff is a community rich of diversity in language and culture. Ikuntji Artists was first established in 1992, after a series of workshops with Melbourne artist Marina Strocchi, and under the influence of the then community president, the late Esther Jugadai. The art centre was initially set up to fulfill the role of women’s centre providing services such as catering for old people and children in the community. After first experiences made in printing T-shirts, the artists began producing acrylic paintings on linen and handmade paper, which quickly gained the attention of the Australian and international art world as well as earning the centre an impressive reputation for fine art. The focus changed from a women’s centre to an art centre in 2005 with the incorporation of the art centre as Ikuntji Artists Aboriginal Corporation. The artists draw their inspiration from their personal ngurra (country) and Tjukurrpa (Dreaming). They interpret the ancestral stories by using traditional symbols, icons, and motifs. The artistic repertoire of Ikuntji Artists is diverse and includes for example naive as well as highly abstract paintings told by each artist in their personal signature style. Throughout the 21 years of its existence, the art movement in Ikuntji has flourished and constantly left its mark in the fine art world. At the same time, the art centre has been the cultural hub of the community, maintaining, reinforcing and reinvigorating cultural practices through art-making. Today Ikuntji Artists has eight key artists, who exhibit in Australia and internationally. They are represented in major collections across the globe. Text: Melanie Greiner, Alison Multa and Dr Chrischona Schmidt

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1840 Scott 1 1p black with red Maltese Cross cancel Quick History The Penny Black, illustrated above, is considered the world's first postage stamp. Classic. Iconic. Perfect. The archetype for classic designs in general, and Great Britain in particular for the next 100 years. Although it is the classic, the color proved to not be good for cancellations (especially black cancellations), and the color was changed in 1841 to red. Then the "Penny Red" ruled the British mail for 40 years. One will note that nowhere is the name of the country on the stamp. That is because it was initially thought these stamps would only circulate in the United Kingdom. But with the agreement of overseas post offices, Great Britain was able to continue this privilege, provided the monarch's effigy was designed on the stamp. So began the tradition of featuring the reigning monarch on British stamps. Under Rowland Hill , the Uniform Penny Post, charging only 1d for prepaid letters, was wildly successful. The second major accomplishment was the development of efficient postal routes throughout the United Kingdom. ( Anthony Trollope by the way, the famous Victorian novelist, whose "day job" was working for the Post Office, was responsible for developing the postal routes in Ireland.) Map of England and Wales to 1892 Before we look closer at the stamps from Great Britain, a few comments about collecting their 19th century stamps. First; 19th century British stamps tend to be rather expensive; generally CV $20+ to $100-$300+, and higher. Second; the perforated varieties are difficult to find well centered. Third; many stamps are very heavily cancelled. Fourth; many stamps in collections seem faded, and there are some issues where fugitive inks were used. So for the world wide classic era collector, the situation is a bit frustrating. Finding attractive stamps that are affordable can be a challenge. ;-) But Great Britain and Her Empire were at the center of much of the classical philatelic world. And rightfully, the collector should want to form a representative collection of these classically designed Victorian stamps. 1900 Scott 125 1/2p blue green Into the Deep Blue The 2011 Scott Classic Specialized catalogue for the regular issues of Great Britain from 1840-1900, have 120 major stamp descriptions. Stamps that have a CV of

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Details Kunstwerk Künstler Details Aborigine-Künstler - Graeson Jupurrurla Nelio Gemeinschaft - Yuendumu Zentrum für Aborigine-Kunst – Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation Katalognummer - 1583/20 Materialien – Acryl auf vorgespannter Leinwand Größe (cm) – H30 B30 T3,5 Versandvarianten – Das Kunstwerk wird gestreckt verschickt und kann sofort aufgehängt werden Ausrichtung – Wie angezeigt Kunstwerk Die Künstlerin hat die Muster der Landschaft dargestellt, die mit ihrem Land und seinem Jukurrpa verbunden sind. Yuendumu liegt 290 km nordwestlich von Alice Springs, wo im Land häufig Sandstürme und Wirbelstürme (Mini-Tornados) auftreten. Künstler Details sind derzeit nicht verfügbar