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Painting depicts the creation of the constellation, "Wuripiremba"

1985.0118.0066

Painting depicts the creation of the constellation, "Wuripiremba"

Painting depicts the creation of the constellation, "Wuripiremba"

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Bark painting, featuring ochres on bark in a wooden box frame, depicting the creation of the constellation, "Wuripiremba". The central circle, surrounded by stars, contains snakes and fish, and radiating out from the circle are seven frogs. Painted in red, white and yellow on a black background.

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Bark paintings
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Dr Karel Kupka collection
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W 485mm x H 345mm x D 20mm

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