MOWARRA GANAMBARR - DJAKUNG - FRESH WATER FILE SNAKE

MOWARRA GANAMBARR
DJAKUNG - FRESH WATER FILE SNAKE,  
62.5 x 37.5 cm
Natural Earth Pigments on Bark
 
REGION
Datiwuy
 
PROVENANCE
Car No/ 1102-J (on reverse) 
Contemporary Australian Visions, VIC
Cooee Art Leven, NSW 
 
STORY
Special painting of a freshwater file snake. These creatures are totemic for Galpu people. The painting shows that the file snake is resting on top of the water lily leaves. Clan design is also very important to Galpu people, Clan and Country. 
 
 
ARTIST PROFILE
MOWARRA GANAMBARR