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Title

Wagilag Sisters story: Wurrutjurra (sand palm)

1989

Artists

Paddy Dhatangu

Australia

1914 – 23 Mar 1993

Language group: Liyagalawumirr, Arnhem region

Dorothy Djukulul

Australia

10 Jun 1942 –

Language group: Ganalbingu, Arnhem region

  • Details

    Other Title
    The Wagilag Sisters Story: Wurrurrutjurra - Sand Palm
    Place where the work was made
    Central Arnhem Land Northern Territory Australia
    Date
    1989
    Media category
    Bark painting
    Materials used
    natural pigments and synthetic polymer paint on bark
    Dimensions
    108.0 x 63.0 cm (irreg.)
    Credit
    Purchased 1989
    Location
    Not on display
    Accession number
    350.1989
    Copyright
    © Paddy Dhatangu and Dorothy Djukulul/ Copyright Agency

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  • Places

    Where the work was made

    Central Arnhem Land

  • Exhibition history

    Shown in 2 exhibitions

    • Bulada, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 23 Aug 1997–14 Dec 1997

    • One sun, one moon, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 03 Jul 2007–02 Dec 2007

  • Bibliography

    Referenced in 5 publications

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