Clan

Rirratjiŋu

Artist Dates

c.1920-1970

Alternative Names

Madaman, Madhaman, Mataman, Mutamon

Mathaman Marika

The younger brother of Mawalan Marika, Mathamana succeeded his brother as leader of the Rirratjiŋu clan and representative of the Yolŋu in the Gove land rights case. Along with Mawalan and Wandjuk Marika, he worked on the Yirrkala Church Panels.