Jabarrgwa Warrabadalumba Kneepad
Bark painting by Jabarrgwa Warrabadalumba Kneepad
Object type: Groote Eylandt Bark Painting
Locality: Groote Eylandt Arnhem Land
Artist: Jabarrgwa Warrabadalumba Kneepad
Circa: 1960
Length: 59 cm
Description:
This superb bark painting by Jabarrgwa Warrabadalumba Kneepad depicts the creation of man by the East Wind.
The tree of the East wind in the centre of the picture pushes up the morning star to make the daylight, Man Woman and the new World. This is an ancient story and Jabarrgwa Warrabadalumba Kneepad was the chief custodian of the legend.
Price: SOLD
