This painting is inspired by a larger artwork by George Milpurrurru (dec.), which was itself inspired by photographs taken by anthropologist, Donald Thompson.
During the wet season, Aboriginal people lived in a circular paperbark house like a large igloo in which a fire was kept permanently lit to keep the mosquitos out. This painting depicts the men assembling paperbark to make the shelter.
Name: Johnny Guwana Malibirr
Community: Ramingining
Biography:
Woven Mat Yolŋu weavers of Arnhem Land create utilitarian, ceremonial, and decorative pieces using naturally sourced materials. This mat is made from young Pandanus spiralis leaves, harvested with a wooden hook, stripped of prickles, and Read more…
Woven Mat Yolŋu weavers of Arnhem Land create utilitarian, ceremonial, and decorative pieces using naturally sourced materials. This mat is made from young Pandanus spiralis leaves, harvested with a wooden hook, stripped of prickles, and Read more…
Woven Mat Yolŋu weavers of Arnhem Land create utilitarian, ceremonial, and decorative pieces using naturally sourced materials. This mat is made from young Pandanus spiralis leaves, harvested with a wooden hook, stripped of prickles, and Read more…