Mathaman Marika, 1920-1970, DJAN'KAWU STORY
Mathaman Marika, 1920-1970, DJAN'KAWU STORYEstimate $2,500 – $3,500
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
92 BY 30.5CM
Provenance:
Painted at Yirrkala, North East Arnhem Land in 1969
Private collection
This painting was purchased directly from the artist in 1969 at Yirrkala by the vendor who was working there as a teacher. The artist died less than two months after this painting was completed. It is sold with a photograph of the artist taken by the vendor.