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The Inside World: Contemporary Aboriginal Australian Memorial Poles

By (author) Henry Skerritt, Edited by Sally Salvesen, Contributions by Howard Morphy, Contributions by Diana Nawi, Contributions by Kimberley Moulton

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Traditionally used in Aboriginal funeral ceremonies, memorial poles have been transformed into compelling contemporary artworks. The memorial pole is made from the trunk of the Eucalyptus tetradonta, hollowed naturally by termites. When the bones of the deceased were placed inside, it signified the moment when the spirit had finally returned homeâ€”when they had left the â€œoutsideâ€ world, and become one with the â€œinsideâ€ world of the ancestral realm. Today, these works of art have become a powerful symbol of Aboriginal cultureâ€™s significance around the globe. The artists featured in the bookâ€”including John Mawurndjul, Djambawa Marawili, and Nyapanyapa Yunupinguâ€”are some of Australiaâ€™s most acclaimed contemporary artists. Taking their inspiration from ancient clan insignia, the designs on these poles are transformed in new and personal ways that offer a powerful reminder of the resilience and beauty of Aboriginal culture. This book features dazzling color images and impeccable scholarship and includes essays from some of the leading scholars in the field of Aboriginal art.