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Two Turtles by Billy Yirawala

The painting shows a male and female turtle, called Nutmungi, the smaller is Jiritja and the larger the male Dua. This ...
Painting depicts two rainbow snakes
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Fred D. Narraldol
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Abstract design on paper, Oenpelli, 1948
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Unknown
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Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus...
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Fresh-water Tortoise work on paper, Oenpelli, 1948
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Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus...
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Bark painting 'Birth of a Mimi' by Yirawala, mouth of the Li...

BIRTH OF A MIMI. The old man says the mimi's were little people a very long time ago and they turned into rock spirits...
The Men, Adungun, work on paper, Oenpelli, 1948
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Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus...
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Film negative - Wet-weather hut of the unmarried men, headwa...

Reproduced by Basedow in the "Brisbane Courier" (5 September 1928). Caption reads: 'The Mackay Exploring Expedition-A na...
Abstract design on paper from Oenpelli,1948
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Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus...
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Work on paper depicting a goanna and crocodiles, Oenpelli, 1...
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1948
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Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus...
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The Hammerhead Shark, work on paper, Oenpelli, 1948
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Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus...
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Painting depicts a fresh water crocodile
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Mick Kuparrku
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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The Lightning Man, Namaragan depicted on paper, Oenpelli, 19...
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Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus...
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Work on paper depicting a bird, Oenpelli, 1948
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Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus...
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The Honey Man, Boubit-Boubit, work on paper, Oenpelli, 1948
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1948
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Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus...
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Painting depicting a crocodile, by David Milaybuma

This painting depicts the crocodile who lived in a lagoon on the land side of a mountain range south of Maningrida. He d...
Land Kangaroo
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Namerredge
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Bark painting 'The Dead Spirit' by Yirawala, Marrgulidban

'Mimi Spirit Figure' (Collection List for Bennett collection, p. 14)
Painting depicts three human figures, an echidna and hunting...
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Dick N. Murrumurru
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Film negative - Women carrying large plaited baskets, Liverp...

Reproduced by Basedow in the "Brisbane Courier" (22 September 1928). Caption reads: 'Native women, Liverpool River.'...
Film negative - Man with rock python, Liverpool River, Arnhe...

Reproduced by Basedow in the "Brisbane Courier" (5 September 1928). Caption reads: 'The Mackay Exploring Expedition-An A...
The Man Dauandja, work on paper, Oenpelli, 1948
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Unknown
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Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus...
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Film negative - Cutherson Falls, upper Liverpool River, Arn...
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Dr Herbert Basedow
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1928
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Kangaroo.
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Yuwunyuwun
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1974
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Kangaroo (Wolerrk).
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Bob Balirrbalirr Dirdi
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1974
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Rock kangaroo.
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Bob Balirrbalirr Dirdi
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1974
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Salt water bream.
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Gunninja
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Painting depicts a long snake in coiled position
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Yuwunyuwun
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Two yams.
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Barrbuwa
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Painting depicts a fish painted in the x-ray style
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Dick N. Murrumurru
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Ngamanwadi (fresh water crocodile)

Bark painting depicting the fresh water crocodile 'Ngamanwadi'. Madagalidban.
Long neck turtle.
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Dick N. Murrumurru
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Two dugong.
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Narlongi
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1930
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Burlung (Rainbow Serpent) with eggs

"Borlung" the lightning serpent pictured with three eggs and the typical bag under his chin.
Kangaroo.
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Yuwunyuwun Marruwarr
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1974
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Painting depicts the dismembered head and fore feet of a kan...
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Oscar Gawulgu
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Black and white negative glass lantern slide - Expedition gu...
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Dr Herbert Basedow
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1928
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Painting depicts a Mimi figure and dilly bag
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Nyuma Nyuma
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Rock Kangaroo eating (Kalberk) by Bob Balirrbalirr Dirdi
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Bob Balirrbalirr Dirdi
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Painting depicts a fresh water crocodile
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Mick Kuparrku
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Ngalyod - The Rainbow Serpent.
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Andrew Munkali
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1974
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Devil (Namalbe)
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Balir Balir
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1965
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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A man with spears.
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Mandarg
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Bark painting depicting two water goannas
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Dick N. Murrumurru
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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Painting depicts two anthropomorphic figures
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Billy Gunbunuka
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Plain Kangaroo.
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Yuwunyuwun Marruwarr
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1974
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Kangaroo.
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Fred D. Narraldol
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1974
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Coiled Snake (Bark:Totemic Snake)
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Guningbal
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Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
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Title and collection	What	Where	Who	When
Two Turtles by Billy Yirawala Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Art (ATSIAA) collecti... Apply Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Art (ATSIAA) collecti... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Yirawala Apply Yirawala filter
Painting depicts two rainbow snakes Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Fred D. Narraldol Apply Fred D. Narraldol filter
Abstract design on paper, Oenpelli, 1948 American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... Apply American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... Apply Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... filter	Unknown Apply Unknown filter	1948 Apply 1948 filter
Fresh-water Tortoise work on paper, Oenpelli, 1948 American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... Apply American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... Apply Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... filter	Unknown Apply Unknown filter	1948 Apply 1948 filter
Bark painting 'Birth of a Mimi' by Yirawala, mouth of the Li... Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Art (ATSIAA) collecti... Apply Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Art (ATSIAA) collecti... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Yirawala Apply Yirawala filter
The Men, Adungun, work on paper, Oenpelli, 1948 American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... Apply American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... Apply Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... filter	Unknown Apply Unknown filter	1948 Apply 1948 filter
Film negative - Wet-weather hut of the unmarried men, headwa... Dr Herbert Basedow collection Apply Dr Herbert Basedow collection filter	Film negatives Apply Film negatives filter	Australia Apply Australia filter	Dr Herbert Basedow Apply Dr Herbert Basedow filter	1928 Apply 1928 filter
Abstract design on paper from Oenpelli,1948 American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... Apply American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... Apply Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... filter	Unknown Apply Unknown filter	1948 Apply 1948 filter
Work on paper depicting a goanna and crocodiles, Oenpelli, 1... American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... Apply American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... Apply Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... filter	Unknown Apply Unknown filter	1948 Apply 1948 filter
The Hammerhead Shark, work on paper, Oenpelli, 1948 American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... Apply American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... Apply Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... filter	Unknown Apply Unknown filter	1948 Apply 1948 filter
Painting depicts a fresh water crocodile Maningrida Arts and Crafts 02/09/1974 collection Apply Maningrida Arts and Crafts 02/09/1974 collection filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Mick Kuparrku Apply Mick Kuparrku filter
The Lightning Man, Namaragan depicted on paper, Oenpelli, 19... American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... Apply American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... Apply Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... filter	Unknown Apply Unknown filter	1948 Apply 1948 filter
Work on paper depicting a bird, Oenpelli, 1948 American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... Apply American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... Apply Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... filter	Unknown Apply Unknown filter	1948 Apply 1948 filter
The Honey Man, Boubit-Boubit, work on paper, Oenpelli, 1948 American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... Apply American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... Apply Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... filter	Unknown Apply Unknown filter	1948 Apply 1948 filter
Painting depicting a crocodile, by David Milaybuma J Davidson collection no. 3 Apply J Davidson collection no. 3 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Maningrida, West Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Maningrida, West Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	David Milaybuma Apply David Milaybuma filter
Land Kangaroo Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Namerredge Apply Namerredge filter
Bark painting 'The Dead Spirit' by Yirawala, Marrgulidban Dorothy Bennett collection Apply Dorothy Bennett collection filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Yirawala Apply Yirawala filter
Painting depicts three human figures, an echidna and hunting... Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Dick N. Murrumurru Apply Dick N. Murrumurru filter
Film negative - Women carrying large plaited baskets, Liverp... Dr Herbert Basedow collection Apply Dr Herbert Basedow collection filter	Film negatives Apply Film negatives filter	Australia Apply Australia filter	Dr Herbert Basedow Apply Dr Herbert Basedow filter	1928 Apply 1928 filter
Film negative - Man with rock python, Liverpool River, Arnhe... Dr Herbert Basedow collection Apply Dr Herbert Basedow collection filter	Film negatives Apply Film negatives filter	Australia Apply Australia filter	Dr Herbert Basedow Apply Dr Herbert Basedow filter	1928 Apply 1928 filter
The Man Dauandja, work on paper, Oenpelli, 1948 American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... Apply American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) c... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... Apply Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Aus... filter	Unknown Apply Unknown filter	1948 Apply 1948 filter
Film negative - Cutherson Falls, upper Liverpool River, Arn... Dr Herbert Basedow collection Apply Dr Herbert Basedow collection filter	Film negatives Apply Film negatives filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Dr Herbert Basedow Apply Dr Herbert Basedow filter	1928 Apply 1928 filter
Kangaroo. Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Yuwunyuwun Apply Yuwunyuwun filter	1974 Apply 1974 filter
Kangaroo (Wolerrk). Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Bob Balirrbalirr Dirdi Apply Bob Balirrbalirr Dirdi filter	1974 Apply 1974 filter
Rock kangaroo. Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Bob Balirrbalirr Dirdi Apply Bob Balirrbalirr Dirdi filter	1974 Apply 1974 filter
Salt water bream. Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Gunninja Apply Gunninja filter
Painting depicts a long snake in coiled position Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Yuwunyuwun Apply Yuwunyuwun filter
Two yams. Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Barrbuwa Apply Barrbuwa filter
Painting depicts a fish painted in the x-ray style Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Dick N. Murrumurru Apply Dick N. Murrumurru filter
Ngamanwadi (fresh water crocodile) Maningrida Arts and Crafts 02/09/1974 collection Apply Maningrida Arts and Crafts 02/09/1974 collection filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Peter Maralwanga Apply Peter Maralwanga filter
Long neck turtle. Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Dick N. Murrumurru Apply Dick N. Murrumurru filter
Two dugong. Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Narlongi Apply Narlongi filter	1930 Apply 1930 filter
Burlung (Rainbow Serpent) with eggs Maningrida Arts and Crafts 02/09/1974 collection Apply Maningrida Arts and Crafts 02/09/1974 collection filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Peter Maralwanga Apply Peter Maralwanga filter
Kangaroo. Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Yuwunyuwun Marruwarr Apply Yuwunyuwun Marruwarr filter	1974 Apply 1974 filter
Painting depicts the dismembered head and fore feet of a kan... Maningrida Arts and Crafts 04/06/1974 collection Apply Maningrida Arts and Crafts 04/06/1974 collection filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Oscar Gawulgu Apply Oscar Gawulgu filter
Black and white negative glass lantern slide - Expedition gu... Dr Herbert Basedow collection Apply Dr Herbert Basedow collection filter	Lantern slides Apply Lantern slides filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Dr Herbert Basedow Apply Dr Herbert Basedow filter	1928 Apply 1928 filter
Painting depicts a Mimi figure and dilly bag Maningrida Arts and Crafts 04/06/1974 collection Apply Maningrida Arts and Crafts 04/06/1974 collection filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Nyuma Nyuma Apply Nyuma Nyuma filter
Rock Kangaroo eating (Kalberk) by Bob Balirrbalirr Dirdi Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Art (ATSIAA) collecti... Apply Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Art (ATSIAA) collecti... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Apply Melbourne, Victoria, Australia filter	Bob Balirrbalirr Dirdi Apply Bob Balirrbalirr Dirdi filter
Painting depicts a fresh water crocodile Maningrida Arts and Crafts 02/09/1974 collection Apply Maningrida Arts and Crafts 02/09/1974 collection filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Mick Kuparrku Apply Mick Kuparrku filter
Ngalyod - The Rainbow Serpent. Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Andrew Munkali Apply Andrew Munkali filter	1974 Apply 1974 filter
Devil (Namalbe) J Davidson collection no. 3 Apply J Davidson collection no. 3 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Balir Balir Apply Balir Balir filter	1965 Apply 1965 filter
A man with spears. Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Mandarg Apply Mandarg filter
Bark painting depicting two water goannas Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Art (ATSIAA) collecti... Apply Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Art (ATSIAA) collecti... filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Apply Adelaide, South Australia, Australia filter	Dick N. Murrumurru Apply Dick N. Murrumurru filter
Painting depicts two anthropomorphic figures Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Billy Gunbunuka Apply Billy Gunbunuka filter
Plain Kangaroo. Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Yuwunyuwun Marruwarr Apply Yuwunyuwun Marruwarr filter	1974 Apply 1974 filter
Kangaroo. Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 Apply Aboriginal Arts Board collection no. 2 filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Fred D. Narraldol Apply Fred D. Narraldol filter	1974 Apply 1974 filter
Coiled Snake (Bark:Totemic Snake) Dorothy Bennett collection Apply Dorothy Bennett collection filter	Bark paintings Apply Bark paintings filter	Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Liverpool River, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia filter	Guningbal Apply Guningbal filter

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