Rubuntja Wenten (5 results)

Hardback. The Town Grew Up Dancing is Wenten Rubuntja's story. It provides a rare view of events that shaped the life of an Arrernte man who has made a major contribution to the art and politics of his time. Wenten was a key figure in the land rights movement in Central Australia in the mid-1970s and has since played a lively and formative role as an Aboriginal statesman in his home town of Alice Springs. He is highly respected for the depth and breadth of his traditional knowledge and for his unique skills as a negotiator. This book reveals the humour and wisdom of an Aboriginal man skilled at engaging in both the traditional and the contemporary worlds. The story is told in Wenten's own words - in his first language, Arrernte, with accompanying translations, and in Aboriginal English. The book also includes the voices of many who have been close to Wenten, including members of his own family, and others who have worked with him over the years. Additional commentary is provided by linguist and artist Jenny Green and historian Tim Rowse. This fascinating and innovative book weaves together autobiography and biography in a powerful story of recent Indigenous history in Australia. The book features Wenten's own commentary on his paintings, and photographs in colour and black and white bring his story and Alice Springs' colourful past vividly to life. 2002, First edition. A near fine copy only marked by light rubbing to the heel of the spine. The d/w is fine and now in a protective cover. Scans available if required.

Hard Cover. Condition: F-. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. First Edition. F-/VG+- Square. 8vo. original red boards gilt (a trifle rubbed) in dustwrapper (a trifle rubbed & nicked); pp. xii (last blank), 196, with illustrations. Heavy item (1.3 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A very good copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. First Edition. Octavo with rust-colored boards;orange endpapers; xi, 196 pages: illustrations (some color), maps, portraits (some color); index; 25 cm. A book on the life and art of Wenten Rubuntja, an Arrente man who has made a major contribution to the politics of his time. It features his own commentary on his paintings and brings his story to that of the colourful past of Alice Springs (Australia). "Wenten Rubuntja Pengarte is a remarkable person, well known both as an artist and as a major spokesperson, negotiator and ambassador for Aboriginal Australia. He was a central figure in the formative days of the land rights movement, and he continues to be involved in issues such as reconciliation and the protection of sacred sites. He has played a leading part in hte establishment of Aboriginal organizations in Central Australia, including the Central Land Council. Tangentyere Council, Yipirinya School and the Central Australian Aboriginal congress." --Introduction Includes a historical timeline, index, notes and helpful commentary to understand this artist's world and subject matter. Beautiful illustrations and photographs create a rich portrait of an artist and the aboriginal communities of the northern territories of Australia. // Land rights, Law Relation to Anglo Australian law, Mparntwe Alice Springs (South Central NT SF53-14), Northern Territory, Painters, Painters Australia Northern Territory Biography, Painting, Aboriginal Australian, Painting. Very good (+) to very good; clean and tight; some bumping to corners and rubbing to edges.

paperback. Condition: Good. Good. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. . SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. Signed. Signed and inscribed by Wenten. NEar fine in near fine jacket. I note every flaw I find, so buy with confidence.