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Thunderman raining down
2012

Medium
earth pigments on Stringybark (Eucalyptus sp.)

Measurements
188.3 × 66.5 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Julie Kantor, 2013
© Nonggirrnga Marawili, courtesy of Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, Yirrkala

Gallery location
Gallery 2
Ground Level, NGV Australia

 

About this work

Bol’ngu, the Thunderman, is said to have seasonal influence on atmospheric behaviours such as the wind and rain. As Bol’ngu travelled through Country, the Dhuwa clouds, and subsequently rain, followed him, carving out rivers, creeks and springs for the dry season, subsequently replenishing them with freshwater.

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Yirrkala, Northern Territory

Accession Number
2013.98

Department
First Nations Australia

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