Vintage Aboriginal Art Floating Wine Bottle Holder | Handmade Anti-Gravity Balance | Doroth Jacky āNgarinā Australian Folk Art
$51.49 $64.36
Ever seen a wine bottle float?
This vintage handmade wooden wine bottle holder defies gravity with elegance and artistry.
š¦ Hand-painted in Australia by Dorothy Jacky, also known by her tribal name āNgarinā (meaning ābig sisterā), this piece combines clever woodworking physics with the rich visual storytelling of Aboriginal dot art.
šThe holder is decorated with the distinctive Aboriginal dot painting technique, an art form that began with desert communities in the 1970s and has since become a defining style of Indigenous Australian art. The dots are more than decoration: they represent landscapes, waterholes, ancestral journeys, and stories passed down for generations. Every pattern carries cultural meaning, and Dorothyās work echoes her Dunghutti heritage from New South Wales.
Dorothy Jacky studied Aboriginal Arts and Cultural History at TAFE and signed her works āNgarin.ā Her creations link traditional art practices with contemporary craft, making them not only functional but deeply cultural objects.
š¤ Aboriginal art is recognized as one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Dot painting in particular has become globally admired for its hypnotic patterns and spiritual resonance. Pieces like this connect to that long legacy, turning an everyday object into a story, a conversation starter, and a piece of history.
š· This type of anti-gravity bottle holder emerged in the 1960sā1970s woodworking craft movement, especially popular at fairs and hobbyist workshops. Based on the principle of center of mass, the bottleās weight perfectly counterbalances the angled wood so it āfloatsā in mid-air. By the 1980s, these became widely popular in gift shops and are still beloved as novelty items around the world.
For it to balance properly, the bottle must be full. Slip the bottle neck into the hole, and it stands in perfect equilibriumāalmost magically! (Wine bottle not included).
š Dimensions
Length: approx. 26.5 cm (10 Ā½ in)
Width: approx. 8.5 cm (3 ā
in)
Depth: approx. 2 cm (Ā¾ in)
āļøExcellent vintage condition. Hand-painted wood with protective glossy epoxy finish. No cracks, chips, or repairs. Original makerās sticker is still attached, confirming authenticity. only light marks of use.
This is more than just a wine holderāitās a fusion of cultural heritage, clever design, and decorative art. A truly unusual way to display your favorite bottle and a wonderful conversation piece.
Great gift idea for wine lovers, collectors of Aboriginal art, or anyone who appreciates objects that tell a story. Perfect for housewarmings, anniversaries, or simply to treat yourself.
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