Medium
earth pigments on canvas
Measurements
190.3 × 30.6 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of the Estate of George Adams, Fellow, 1995
© Vincent Mungatopi/Jilamara Arts and Crafts
Gallery location
Not on display
Place/s of Execution
Milikapiti, Melville Island, Northern Territory
Inscription
inscribed in fibre-tipped pen on reverse u.c.: AK 2786
Accession Number
1995.639
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
Can be read horizontally as well as vertically. It depicts six miniature Pukumani tutini against a ground of lines and dots in triangular configurations. The work has a geometric cast with its transverse, vertical and horizontal lines of dots within diamonds.
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