Mawurrk
1990
Medium
earth pigments on Stringybark (Eucalyptus sp.)
Measurements
91.6 × 38.6 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased from Admission Funds, 1990
© The Estate of Ronnie Janbardi/Maningrida Arts and Crafts
Gallery location
Gallery 2
Ground Level, NGV Australia
About this work
This work depicts Mawurrk, a series of waterholes on the Tomkinson plains that dry up in the wet season and provide an easy harvest of fish.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Maningrida, Northern Territory
Accession Number
O.98-1990
Department
First Nations Australia
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Physical description
Mawurrk, a series of waterholes on the Tomkinson plains, which dry up in the wet season and provide an easy harvest of fish, is represented here.