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Title

Ku’ in keny

2022

Artist

Lex Namponan

Australia

1971 –

Language groups: Wik-Mungkan, West Cape region, Wik-Alken, West Cape region, Wik-Ngathan, West Cape region

Alternate image of Ku’ in keny by Lex Namponan
Alternate image of Ku’ in keny by Lex Namponan
Alternate image of Ku’ in keny by Lex Namponan

  • Details

    Place where the work was made
    Aurukun → Cape York → Queensland → Australia
    Date
    2022
    Media category
    Sculpture
    Materials used
    natural pigments and acrylic with binders on milkwood
    Dimensions
    47.5 x 64.0 x 19.0 cm
    Signature & date

    Not signed. Not dated.

    Credit
    Commissioned with funds provided by the Aboriginal Art Collection Benefactors 2021
    Location
    North Building, ground level, Yiribana Gallery
    Accession number
    239.2022
    Copyright
    © Lex Namponan

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    Art Centre documentation for this work states:
    "Ku' in keny is named after that sky Country. We call sky Country "Aak in keny". The colours of this camp dog reflect the colours of this Country. Sky Country is very important to us like the Land is."

  • Exhibition history

    Shown in 1 exhibition

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