Bark Painting
| Object Title | Bandicoot Men and Fire |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 2003-26-2 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Australia Northern Australia Arnhem Land Northeastern Arnhem Land |
| Maker: | Munggurrawuy Yunapingu |
| Date Made: | Before 1974 |
| Early Date: | 1964 |
| Late Date: | 1974 |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Eucalyptus Bark Pigment Wood |
| Technique: | Painted |
| Height: | 49.5 cm |
| Width: | 24 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Dr. and Mrs. William E. Stephens, 2003 |
Description
Painting by Munggurrawuy Yunapingu depicting two Bandicoot Men escaping a great fire by submerging themselves in the Gainmaui River. The diamond pattern at the sides is a clan design, in this case representing fire. Top and bottom of bark inserted into split sticks.
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| New Acquisition: Australian Bark Paintings ( Nov 2004 - 25 Apr 2005) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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