Title: Possum Dreaming
ID: 09061659
Artist: Dadu Gorey Nungarrayi
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 127x122 cm
The painting depicts Aboriginal iconography referring to the Janganpa
Jukurrpa.
Illustrated Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings are:
- The E shapes represent possum tracks
- The circles and wavy lines represent waterholes connected by running water
- The U shapes represents the Tjapaljarri man with spear and black shield
- The groups of U shapes represent women sitting around campsite or waterhole
The artist explains that the possums come out at night, when the moon is present and this is when the Tjapaljarri man hunts.
If you would like to know more about Possum Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
Aboriginal Symbols Glossary:
(Click on a symbol icon to learn about the meaning)
An Australian Aboriginal artwork should always be issued with a Certificate of Provenance, also known as a Certificate of Authenticity. This document contains vital information on the artist, as well as details about the artwork itself. When selling on an artwork, please ensure that this document is passed on. Authenticity of Provenance means that the origin or authorship of a work of art has been correctly identified.
Central Art follows a well defined provenance and authenticity process to ensure that we are an exemplar in our business practice . Careful and detailed documentation follows – each work is given a catalogue number, inscribed on the back of the artwork with the Central Art stamped logo, the artist's signature and the title of the work.
Printed on the Certificate of Provenance is a copyright acknowledgement that reads as follows:
This work is copyright. The copyright is owned by the Artist and his/her people. This painting may not be reproduced in part, in whole, or in any other form without the permission of the Artist or his/her inheritors clearly in writing, with all knowledge prior to final proof to the family concerned – then only when clearance has been approved.
Description
The painting depicts Aboriginal iconography referring to the Janganpa Jukurrpa.
Illustrated Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings are:
- The E shapes represent possum tracks
- The circles and wavy lines represent waterholes connected by running water
- The U shapes represents the Tjapaljarri man with spear and black shield
- The groups of U shapes represent women sitting around campsite or waterhole
The artist explains that the possums come out at night, when the moon is present and this is when the Tjapaljarri man hunts.
If you would like to know more about Possum Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
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Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 127x122 cm
The painting depicts Aboriginal iconography referring to the Janganpa Jukurrpa.
Illustrated Aboriginal Symbols and their Meanings are:
- The E shapes represent possum tracks
- The circles and wavy lines represent waterholes connected by running water
- The U shapes represents the Tjapaljarri man with spear and black shield
- The groups of U shapes represent women sitting around campsite or waterhole
The artist explains that the possums come out at night, when the moon is present and this is when the Tjapaljarri man hunts.
If you would like to know more about Possum Dreaming and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:
Aboriginal Symbols Glossary:
(Click on a symbol icon to learn about the meaning)
An Australian Aboriginal artwork should always be issued with a Certificate of Provenance, also known as a Certificate of Authenticity. This document contains vital information on the artist, as well as details about the artwork itself. When selling on an artwork, please ensure that this document is passed on. Authenticity of Provenance means that the origin or authorship of a work of art has been correctly identified.
Central Art follows a well defined provenance and authenticity process to ensure that we are an exemplar in our business practice . Careful and detailed documentation follows – each work is given a catalogue number, inscribed on the back of the artwork with the Central Art stamped logo, the artist's signature and the title of the work.
Printed on the Certificate of Provenance is a copyright acknowledgement that reads as follows:
This work is copyright. The copyright is owned by the Artist and his/her people. This painting may not be reproduced in part, in whole, or in any other form without the permission of the Artist or his/her inheritors clearly in writing, with all knowledge prior to final proof to the family concerned – then only when clearance has been approved.
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