Clan
Dhuḏi-Djapu
Songline
Djan’kawu
Additional Information
Decade
1942
Medium
Natural pigments on eucalyptus bark
Dimensions (IN)
65 ¼ x 47 1/16
Dimensions (CM)
165.8 x 119.5
Credit
Donald Thomson Collection. On loan to Museums Victoria from the University of Melbourne. DT000065
Narrative
Dhuḏi-Djapu
The Dhuḏi-Djapu’ clan belong to the Dhuwa moiety. Major spiritual themes include Mäṉa and the...
Songline
Djan’kawu
When I was a child, my father would put me on his lap and sing...
Location
1940s
The onset of World War II spurs the formation of the Northern Territory Special Reconnaissance...
About The Artist(s)
Clan
Gupa-Djapu’
Artist Dates
c.1900-1952
Alternative Names
Mauwunboi, Mawunboi, Mawunpuy