Arnhem Land Aboriginal Bark Paintings of Folklore, 20th Century

Item Details

Artist unknown (Northeast Arnhem Land, Australian Aboriginal, 20th century)
Untitled (kingfish Nuigal and his dreaming place from the myth, The Ancestral Beings, Barama and Laindjung) and untitled (scene from the myth, The Djanggawul at Mauwulanggal)
Two natural pigment paintings on bark
Unsigned
Additional information including context regarding the depicted aboriginal myths included on label to the verso

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Condition

- small cracks and indentations along the grain of the wood of both artworks; scratches, scuffs, and accretions scattered to paint and bark of each artwork; small chips to bark along the edges of both panels.

Dimensions

- approximate measurements of larger painting; smaller painting measures approximately 29.5" W x 15.0" H x 2.0" D.

Item #

ITMGH57684