Desley Henry b. 1951

  • Artist (Weaver),
  • Artist (Painter)
Desley Henry of the Jirrbal language group of North Queensland weaves bicornial baskets from lawyer cane. Her painting practice incorporates acrylics and ochres and her works tell Jirrbal creation stories.
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creator of
Jawan Bicornial Basket
 
creator of
Jawun (Baskets)
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Twined split lawyer cane with lawyer cane handle. Three baskets.

 

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References [<ExternalResource: (2009), 'Floating Life: Contemporary Aboriginal Fibre Art', Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane, QLD, p147.>, <ExternalResource: Demozay, Marion (2001), 'Gatherings, Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art from Queensland, Australia', Keeaira Press, Southport, Qld.>] [<ExternalResource: (2009), 'Floating Life: Contemporary Aboriginal Fibre Art', Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane, QLD, p147.>]