Indigenous Art

 (2007 works)

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  • Pumpuni jilamara
    Title
    Pumpuni jilamara
    Production date
    2001
    Artist/Maker
    Kitty Kantilla (Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu) Tiwi
    Medium
    earth pigments and synthetic polymer paint on paper
    Accession number
    2002.312
    Credit Line
    Purchased with funds donated by Supporters and Patrons of Aboriginal Art, 2002
  • Kungkarrangkalpa Tjukurpa (Seven Sisters Dreaming)
    Title
    Kungkarrangkalpa Tjukurpa (Seven Sisters Dreaming)
    Production date
    2001
    Artist/Maker
    Tjapartji Kanytjuri Bates Ngaanyatjarra
    Medium
    synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Accession number
    2003.2
    Credit Line
    Purchased with funds donated by Supporters and Patrons of Aboriginal Art, 2003
  • Watunuma (Flying ant) Dreaming
    Title
    Watunuma (Flying ant) Dreaming
    Production date
    1991
    Artist/Maker
    Ronnie Tjampitjinpa Pintupi
    Medium
    synthetic polymer on canvas
    Accession number
    2006.12
    Credit Line
    Presented through the NGV Foundation by anonymous donors, 2006
  • Shield
    Title
    Shield
    Production date
    (c. 1800)
    Artist/Maker
    Unknown New South Wales Aboriginal
    Medium
    wood, cane, earth pigments
    Accession number
    2011.137
    Credit Line
    Felton Bequest, 2011
  • Flooded Gum, Katarapko Creek, Murray River National Park
    Title
    Flooded Gum, Katarapko Creek, Murray River National Park
    Production date
    2007
    Artist/Maker
    Nici Cumpston Barkindji
    Medium
    watercolour and pencil on colour inkjet print on canvas
    Accession number
    2008.8
    Credit Line
    Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2008
  • Shield
    Title
    Shield
    Production date
    (19th century)
    Artist/Maker
    Unknown Queensland Aboriginal
    Medium
    earth pigments and natural pigments on wood
    Accession number
    2011.165
    Credit Line
    Felton Bequest, 2011
  • Billabong at Milmilngkan
    Title
    Billabong at Milmilngkan
    Production date
    2006
    Artist/Maker
    John Mawurndjul Kuninjku
    Medium
    etching
    Accession number
    2006.331
    Credit Line
    Purchased with funds donated by Colin Golvan, 2006
  • All the stars
    Title
    All the stars
    Production date
    2003
    Artist/Maker
    Bertha Linty Yulparija
    Medium
    synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Accession number
    2004.577
    Credit Line
    Purchased with funds donated by Supporters and Patrons of Indigenous Art, 2004
  • Self-portrait
    Title
    Self-portrait
    Production date
    2002
    Artist/Maker
    Peggy Napangardi Jones Warumungu
    Medium
    synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Accession number
    2003.168
    Credit Line
    Purchased with funds donated by Supporters and Patrons of Aboriginal Art, 2003
  • Lorrkon (Hollow log)
    Title
    Lorrkon (Hollow log)
    Production date
    2005
    Artist/Maker
    Kay Lindjuwanga Kuninjku
    Medium
    earth pigments on Stringybark
    Accession number
    2005.516
    Credit Line
    Purchased through the NGV Foundation in memory of Axel Poignant with funds donated by an anonymous donor, 2005
  • Tunga
    Title
    Tunga
    Production date
    1997
    Artist/Maker
    Kitty Kantilla (Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu) Tiwi
    Medium
    earth pigments on bark, natural fibre string
    Accession number
    1998.264
    Credit Line
    Purchased, 1998
  • Parrying shield
    Title
    Parrying shield
    Production date
    (mid 19th century)
    Artist/Maker
    Unknown New South Wales Aboriginal
    Medium
    wood
    Accession number
    2011.136
    Credit Line
    Felton Bequest, 2011
  • Cummeragunjah breastplate 2
    Title
    Cummeragunjah breastplate 2
    Production date
    2005
    Artist/Maker
    Treahna HAMM Yorta Yorta
    Medium
    zinc, sedge, nylon thread
    Accession number
    2005.421
    Credit Line
    Purchased with funds from the Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2005
  • Rainforest shield
    Title
    Rainforest shield
    Production date
    (c. 1900)
    Artist/Maker
    Unknown Queensland Aboriginal
    Medium
    earth pigments and natural pigments on wood
    Accession number
    2011.166
    Credit Line
    Felton Bequest, 2011
  • Parrying shield
    Title
    Parrying shield
    Production date
    (19th century)
    Artist/Maker
    Unknown Victorian Aboriginal
    Medium
    wood, pipeclay
    Accession number
    2011.125
    Credit Line
    Felton Bequest, 2011
  • Mimih spirit
    Title
    Mimih spirit
    Production date
    1984
    Artist/Maker
    Crusoe Kuningbal Kuninjku
    Medium
    earth pigments on wood
    Accession number
    O.9-1985
    Credit Line
    Purchased from Admission Funds, 1985
  • Kam
    Title
    Kam
    Production date
    1988
    Artist/Maker
    Emily Kam Kngwarray Anmatyerr
    Medium
    batik on silk
    Accession number
    CT379-1994
    Credit Line
    Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of the H. J. Heinz II Charitable and Family Trust, Governor, 1994
  • Wanampi creation story
    Title
    Wanampi creation story
    Production date
    2007
    Artist/Maker
    Kunmanara Palpatja Pitjantjatjara
    Medium
    synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Accession number
    2007.455
    Credit Line
    Purchased, NGV Supporters and Patrons of Indigenous Art, 2007
  • Rainforest shield
    Title
    Rainforest shield
    Production date
    (c. 1900)
    Artist/Maker
    Unknown Queensland Aboriginal
    Medium
    earth pigments on softwood
    Accession number
    O.2-1980
    Credit Line
    Purchased from Admission Funds, 1980