Australian Aboriginal Barks
We acquired this painting from the artist at a presentation in Adelaide, South Australia, in 1976.
Born in 1916 in West Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia, Marralwanga was influenced by Yirawala, a fellow artist and elder in his community.
This a noteworthy example of using a technique called "x-ray" to reveal the edible parts of the fish.
Aboriginal bark painting, barramundi, (Peter)Marrlawanga . #AGW037 ~ 12 1/2" x 36"
$2,500.00
Australian Aboriginal painting on bark, barramundi, x-ray style, Peter Marralwanga, ca. 1970s.
We acquired this painting from the artist at a presentation in Adelaide, South Australia, in 1976.
Peter Marralwanga (1916–1987), also known as Djakku (meaning left-handed), was a Yolgnu artist known for his painting.
Born in 1916 in West Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia, Marralwanga was influenced by Yirawala, a fellow artist and elder in his community.
He is best known for his creation of paintings both on paper and bark. Those works reflect the artistic practices of his elders and community with elements of ceremonial and spiritual creatures alongside the cross-hatching pattern known as rarrk.
Barramundi are native fish in the waters of Australia. They are delicious and highly favored in Australian restaurants.
This a noteworthy example of using a technique called "x-ray" to reveal the edible parts of the fish.
12 1/2” x 36” #AGW037
