Who painted painting?

painting was painted by Two Bob, warlpiri, aboriginer Tjungarrayi in 1995.

Where can I see painting?

painting is held by ethnographic museum.

What movement is painting?

painting is associated with Australian Aboriginal Painting.

Artwork

painting

Two Bob, warlpiri, aboriginer Tjungarrayi , 1995

painting is a paint painting by the Australian Aboriginal Painting artist Two Bob, warlpiri, aboriginer Tjungarrayi. It dates from 1995 and is held in the collection of the ethnographic museum.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a representation of designs associated with the Mallierra ceremonies, created by an artist from the Warlpiri people in Australia.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork depicts a story about two men making spears at Kudichi, a hill near Karrinyarra (Mt Wedge), using a special bush that grows in the area. The ceremony is related to the higher education of post-initiatory men.

Technique & Style

The painting features curving lines in red, yellow, and white on a dark background, following traditional designs used in Mallierra ceremonies.

Context

Mallierra ceremonies are secret rituals that teach young men about culture and survival, and are an important part of Warlpiri cultural practices.

Artist & collection

Artist

Two Bob, warlpiri, aboriginer Tjungarrayi

Museum

ethnographic museum

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