Australian Aboriginal bark painting, “Kangaroo of the Dreamtime”, natural, ochres on eucalyptus bark, Luke Nganjmirra / Oenpelli / Gunwinggu, kangaroo and mimi in x-ray style, ca. 1990.
The Nganjmirra family of West Arnhemland in Australia's Northern Territory has been a powerful force in the promulgation of Aboriginal art from the area of the Kunwinjku people. Luke Nganjmirra is a Kunwinjku painter, member of the family also associated with Injalak Arts & Crafts. Nganjmirra artwork features rock art themes, mimih spirits, x-ray styles and djang (ancestral stories).
This one shows a kangaroo in x-ray technique, mimihs, dilly bags, elongated feathers and what appears to be a jabiru bird. Acquired personally at Raintree Gallery in Darwin, NT, Australia in 1990
The authenticity of this artwork has been verified by respected Aboriginal Art Assessor, Dorothy Bennett. Documentation available.
42 1/2" x 21 1/2." #AGW769