Joe Guymala Australian, Kunwinjku, b. 1969
Djebuyh (Possum), 2024
ochre and acrylic on bark
48 x 17 cm
24-24
The artist has painted a male djebuyh or possum. Djebuyh can be found in a wide variety of terrains throughout Arnhem Land, low lying areas and the ‘stone country'. They...
The artist has painted a male djebuyh or possum. Djebuyh can be found in a wide variety of terrains throughout Arnhem Land, low lying areas and the ‘stone country'. They are nocturnal animals and nest in trees. They were traditionally hunted for food using clubs and fire. The possum nests would be located at night when the animals were active and would then be hunted during the day.