Mati (Bridget) Mudjidell Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1935 - d. 2002

Mati (Bridget) Mudjidell - Born: c. 1935 Location: Wuru, south of Yagga Yagga Language: Ngarti, Kukatja and Warlpiri Skin: Napanangka

Mati is one of the major law women at Wirrumanu. She lived a traditional life in the country between the communities of Yagga Yagga, Balgo and Kururrungku (Billiluna) until her family moved into the old Balgo Mission. There she recalls looking after the nanny goats and making bread in the kitchen. She moved to Sturt Creek Station to work as a domestic servant. She later returned to Balgo to educate her children.

She is a respected senior dancer in the community and plays an important role in women's ceremonial business. Mati has travelled extensively in Australia since commencing painting at Balgo, including to Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. She has been involved in several publications such as "Yarrtji: Six Women's Stories from the Great Sandy Desert", 1997 Aboriginal Studies Press, Canberra.

The themes in her paintings include: groups of women hunting and gathering at sites; Tingari women; goanna and crocodile; bush tomatoes; creation of flies.

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      • Mati (Bridget) Mudjidell (1935-2002): Nagarra Nagarra Country
        Oct. 12, 2023

        Mati (Bridget) Mudjidell (1935-2002): Nagarra Nagarra Country

        Est: $300 - $500

        Mati (Bridget) Mudjidell 1935-2002 Nagarra Nagarra Country acrylic on linen 1997

        Abell Auction
      • BRIDGET MUDJIDELL NAPANANGKA (1935-2002) (Language group: Tjaru) Mankai Region - Stretch Ranges 1989 synthetic polymer paint on canv...
        Aug. 28, 2023

        BRIDGET MUDJIDELL NAPANANGKA (1935-2002) (Language group: Tjaru) Mankai Region - Stretch Ranges 1989 synthetic polymer paint on canv...

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        BRIDGET MUDJIDELL NAPANANGKA (1935-2002) (Language group: Tjaru) Mankai Region - Stretch Ranges 1989 synthetic polymer paint on canvasboard inscribed verso with artist's name and Warlayirti Artists cat. no. 29/89 76.5 x 51cm PROVENANCE: Warlayirti Artists, Western Australia (accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity) Mary Macha, Perth The Kelton Collection, United States of America OTHER NOTES: "This is the artist's father's country - good country. The sites and kinds of waterholes in this country are shown by the various shapes and positions." As stated on the Warlayirti Artists certificate of authenticity

        Leonard Joel
      • Mati (Bridget) Mudjidell, 1935-2002, Nagarra Nagarra Country
        Jun. 22, 2023

        Mati (Bridget) Mudjidell, 1935-2002, Nagarra Nagarra Country

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Mati (Bridget) Mudjidell 1935-2002 Nagarra Nagarra Country Acrylic on linen 1997, Aboriginal Artists Corporation, Balgo, cat. no. 185/97, acquired from the above in 1997, Richard Kelton Collection, Santa Monica

        Abell Auction
      • Bridget Mudjidell Napanangka, 1935-2002, Talapunta near Yagga Yagga, Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 39 x 30 in. (99.06 x 76.20 cm.)
        Jul. 29, 2022

        Bridget Mudjidell Napanangka, 1935-2002, Talapunta near Yagga Yagga, Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 39 x 30 in. (99.06 x 76.20 cm.)

        Est: $300 - $500

        Bridget Mudjidell Napanangka 1935-2002 Talapunta near Yagga Yagga Synthetic polymer paint on canvas 1990; Warlayirti Aboriginal Artists Corporation, Balgo, cat. no. B515/90 Paul Banney, Jukurrpa Aboriginal Art, Mullumbimby; acquired in 1991; Richard Kelton Collection, Santa Monica

        Abell Auction
      • BRIDGET MUDJIDELL NAPANANGKA (c.1935-2002) Yaiyarru, South of Balgo 1990 synthetic polymer paint on canvas
        Apr. 11, 2022

        BRIDGET MUDJIDELL NAPANANGKA (c.1935-2002) Yaiyarru, South of Balgo 1990 synthetic polymer paint on canvas

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        BRIDGET MUDJIDELL NAPANANGKA (c.1935-2002) Yaiyarru, South of Balgo 1990 synthetic polymer paint on canvas inscribed verso with artist's name and Warlayirti Aboriginal Artists Corporation cat. no. 33/90 120 x 60cm PROVENANCE: Warlayirti Aboriginal Artists Corporation, Western Australia The Collection of Mr. Kelton, United States of America, acquired 1991

        Leonard Joel
      • BALGO COLLABORATIVE (MATI (BRIDGET) MUDJIDELL; FREDA TJEMMA NAPANANGKA AND BAI BAI NAPANGARDI) (c.1935-2002; c.1930-2004; born c.193...
        Apr. 11, 2022

        BALGO COLLABORATIVE (MATI (BRIDGET) MUDJIDELL; FREDA TJEMMA NAPANANGKA AND BAI BAI NAPANGARDI) (c.1935-2002; c.1930-2004; born c.193...

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        BALGO COLLABORATIVE (MATI (BRIDGET) MUDJIDELL; FREDA TJEMMA NAPANANGKA AND BAI BAI NAPANGARDI) (c.1935-2002; c.1930-2004; born c.1935) Seven Sisters Dreaming 1997 synthetic polymer paint on linen 180 x 120cm PROVENANCE: Warlayirti Aboriginal Artists Corporation, Western Australia cat. no. 653/97 The Kelton Foundation, United States of America, acquired 1997 EXHIBITIONS: G'Day LA Australia Week, in partnership with the Australian Consulate Los Angeles, Pacific Design Centre, West Hollywood, California, 15 – 25 January 2004 Dreaming in Color: Aboriginal Art from Balgo, The Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles, California, 29 April –12 August 2007

        Leonard Joel
      • BRIDGET MATI MUDJIDELL (c.1935-2002) Untitled 1996 acrylic on canvas
        May. 19, 2016

        BRIDGET MATI MUDJIDELL (c.1935-2002) Untitled 1996 acrylic on canvas

        Est: $1,800 - $2,800

        BRIDGET MATI MUDJIDELL (c.1935-2002) Untitled 1996 acrylic on canvas inscribed verso with Warlayirti Artists, WA, cat. no. 379/96 74.5 x 49.5cm

        Leonard Joel
      • Mati (Brigid) Mudjidell (1935-2002) Yaiyarr
        Mar. 09, 2016

        Mati (Brigid) Mudjidell (1935-2002) Yaiyarr

        Est: $2,000 - $2,500

        Warlayirti Artist Born at Wuru, south of Yaka Yaka in WA. She was one of the senior elders and dancers at Balgo. She lived a traditional life in the bush until her family moved into the old Balgo Mission. Mudgidell was involved in several publications, such as Yarrtji: Six Women's Stories from the Great Sandy Desert (1997, Aboriginal Studies Press, Canberra), which was shortlisted for the NSW Premier's History Awards in 1998. In 2002, shortly before her death, Mati's work was featured in a two-person exhibition at Aboriginal and Pacific Art Gallery, Sydney.

        Colville Auctions
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