Jack Kalakala, Australian (1925 - 1987) In Stock Dja¨wa’s son: ‘Dja¨wa was a

Dja¨wa’s son: ‘Dja¨wa was a wayirri watangu

Emily Kam Kngwarray is one of Australia’s most critically acclaimed contemporary artists

His mother was Djambarrpuyngu and his grandmother was Walamangu

Dja¨wa valued the interest and respect he was shown by balanda (whitefellas) in matters of culture and Yolngu life

he gained permission to incorporate ceremonial elements and knowledge into his work

Jack Kalakala, Australian (1925 - 1987) In Stock Dja¨wa’s son: ‘Dja¨wa was aJack Kalakala Ceremonial Design, circa 1980 Natural earth pigments on bark 72cm x 40cm (irregular) PROVENANCE Maningrida Arts & Crafts, Northern Territory Private Collection Lawson Menzies, Fine Aboriginal Art, lot 314, Sydney, May 2005 Private collection, America Jack Kalakala Copyright Agency, 2025