Bark Painting
| Object Title | Two Spearheads in Water |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 2003-26-1 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Australia Northern Australia Arnhem Land Western Arnhem Land |
| Maker: | Anchor Barbuwa Wurrkgidj |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Eucalyptus Bark Pigment Wood |
| Height: | 61 cm |
| Width: | 31 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Dr. and Mrs. William E. Stephens, 2003 |
Description
Painting by Anchor Barbuwa Wurrkgidj of two stone spearheads soaking in a creek. On either side of the creek are rocks around the water hole where traditionally men go to make spears. Sticks lashed on with cord at each end.
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| New Acquisition: Australian Bark Paintings ( Nov 2004 - 25 Apr 2005) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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