Details of Hunting near Wiyarnban

Catalog Number : 25961
Size : 100cm x 80cm
Medium : natural earth pigment on canvas
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In series of paintings celebrating traditional life and culture, this painting represents a hunter's story. Hunters are after turkey, kangaroo, goanna, emu and snake. Back at the camp, dancers are celebrating the catch. This story is situated in an area of traditional country near Victoria River Downs. The large hill at the top of the painting is Wiyarnban. Below it is Warralgiyi - Mona Billabong. The billabong between the two ridges of the hills is Wyarnmi and the small knob to the right is Wiarrnungi. In the lower left is Libilungi Billabong and hills.