Clan
Gupa-Djapu’
Songline
Djan’kawu
More Info
According to the Dhuḏi-Djapu' leader Binygurr Wirrpanda, this painting depicts a Gupa-Djapu' place called Balana, where the Djan'kawu Sisters traveled before heading west to Dhurruputjpi. At Balana they placed their digging sticks into the ground, creating freshwater sites. According to Biny'gurr, Balana has strong connections to both the Dhuḏi-Djapu' and Marrakulu clans, who both sing this Country.
– Binygurr Wirrpanda and Henry Skerritt
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
Gupa-Djapu’
The Gupa-Djapu’ clan is a Dhuwa clan. The most important spiritual themes of the Gupa-Djapu’...
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