Decorated Coolamon by Mick Namararri Tjapaltjarri
Title: Decorated Coolamon
ID: BBAC143
Artist: Mick Namararri Tjapaltjarri
Medium: Coolamons
Size: 55x35 cm
This beautiful hand crafted coolamon was created from Mulga wood and painted by the artist in 1982. The depiction is of the water dreaming story. It is said to be one of the his most important significant work, celebrating water as a life-giving force and paying homage to nature and the spiritual power of the land.
Coolamons are carved wooden dishes made are made from a piece of log. it is smoothed and painted sometimes with traditional desert designs that tell a story. Whilst painting often song lines are sung and dance cycles are performed to enact the creation spirit.
If you would like to know more about Decorated Coolamon and the relationship with Aboriginal Art and culture, please read the following articles:

Our Gift Card Certificate of Provenance contains the following information:
- Artist Name: Mick Namararri Tjapaltjarri
- Artists Region:
- Description:
- Item ID: BBAC143
This item is an authentic piece of craft made by an Australian Indigenous artist.




