| ID |
UNSW BP 1989/0487 (082498) |
| Artist |
MONJINJU ( - ) |
| Title |
Wagilak and python at Mirarrmina |
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| Category |
Painting |
| Medium |
bark |
| Materials |
ochres on eucalyptus bark |
| Edition Number |
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| Measurements (cms) |
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| Height |
52.00 |
| Width |
115.50 |
| Depth |
0.00 |
| Other |
Box frame:142 x 76.5 x 7 cms |
| Marks/Inscriptions |
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| Location |
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| Signed |
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| Produced |
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| When |
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| Where |
Australia, NT, NE Arnhem Land |
| Style |
NE Arnhem Land |
| Subject |
Women's story |
| Credit Line |
Presented by Dr Milton Roxanas through the Australian Government's Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme, 1989 |
| Description/Remarks |
Image in two sections: left side of bark has three goannas - upper in red ochre, centre in yellow ochre and lower in black pigment - all on a cross hatched ground. Right hand side depicts small yellow ochre-coloured figure (Wagilak) with arms raised above head, placed at centre and surrounded by a square coiled python on a black ground. Figure is holding neck of the python above head. |
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