Alma Abbakoyok b. 1949

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Alma Abbakoyok b.1949, was an indigenous artist from the Kunwinjku tribe. Located in Maningrida, Central Arnhemland, Northern Territory. Abbakoyok was known for her work her plaiting and Dyeing work with woven string baskets. She was a member of Maningrida Arts. An example of her work is held at the Powerhouse Museum.
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  • Powerhouse Museum, ’96/304/7 Bag, string bag (djerrk), pandanus leaves / Brachychiton diversifolius bark string / knotted loops / stitched plaited coils / natural dyes, made by Alma Abbakoyok, at Maningrida, Central Arnhemland, Northern Territory, 1995’, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW, (Catalogue data).

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