George Milpurrurru
(Australia 1934–03 Oct 1998)
- Language group
- Ganalbingu, Arnhem region
- Title
- Garrtjambal - kangaroo
- Place of origin
-
Central Arnhem Land →
Northern Territory →
Australia
- Year
- (1985)
- Media category
- Bark painting
- Materials used
- natural pigments on bark
- Dimensions
-
160.0 x 90.0cm
- Signature & date
- Not signed. Not dated.
- Credit
- Purchased 1985
- Accession number
- 215.1985
- Copyright
- © Courtesy Bula'Bula Arts
- Location
- Not on display
- Further information
Garrtjambal the kangaroo came from the eastern shore of the Glyde River and went northwards. He was being chased by dogs and when he sat down, he made a waterhole which is called Gamalkan and other features in the land around Ramingining. Whenever he stopped, he was chased by the dogs who followed him up Ramingining Creek to the outskirts of the present day village. Here he left his tail and testicles which metamorphosed into rocks. As the dogs continued to chase him, he headed north through Yathalamarra and jumped over to Milingimbi. As he travelled he taught his people songs, dances and ceremonies.
- Exhibition history (1)
-
Gamarada, Art Gallery of New South Wales, 15 Nov 1996–16 Feb 1997.
