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An image of Dhämala Story (Catfish and Snake) by Dr David Malangi

Dr David Malangi

(Australia 1927–19 Jun 1999)

Language group
Manyarrngu, Arnhem region
Title
Dhämala Story (Catfish and Snake)
Other titles:
Catfish and seasnake at Dhabila
Dhamala story
Place of origin
RaminginingCentral Arnhem LandNorthern TerritoryAustralia
Year
1983
Media category
Bark painting
Materials used
natural pigments on eucalyptus bark
Dimensions

116.0 x 60.0cm

Signature & date
Not signed. Not dated.
Credit
Purchased 1984
Accession number
131.1984
Copyright
© Dr David Malangi/Bula'bula Arts. Licensed by Viscopy, Sydney
Location
Not on display
Bibliography (1)

Susan Jenkins (Editor), No ordinary place: the art of David Malangi, Canberra, 2004, 80 (colour illus.).

Exhibition history (7)

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

No ordinary place: The art of David Malangi, National Gallery of Australia, 31 Jul 2004–17 Nov 2004.

No ordinary place: The art of David Malangi, Queensland Art Gallery, 23 Apr 2005–17 Jul 2005.

No ordinary place: The art of David Malangi, Flinders University City Gallery, 13 Aug 2005–02 Oct 2005.

No ordinary place: The art of David Malangi, Museum and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory, 12 Nov 2005–08 Jan 2006.

No ordinary place: The art of David Malangi, Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, University of Western Australia, 23 Apr 2006–06 Jun 2006.

The Dreamers (2009-10), Art Gallery of New South Wales, 09 May 2009 -.