Arnhem Land drawings, Oenpelli

Anthropology acquisition A48840 Other numbers 0.166 and 69.

Predominantly red and yellow with some small areas of white ochre painting on green paper (455x585mm), mounted on cardboard (505x675mm).
Single male kangaroo being menaced by a male dingo.
Dingo is in black red ochre, with no internal detail.
Unnatural position of kangaroo, as it seems to be "sitting" on its tail with back legs in the air.
Some evidence of "X-Ray" style on body of kangaroo.
Inscribed "Oenpelli N. Aust."

CreatorCharles Pearcy Mountford
ControlAA 228/2/2
Quantity   1   Drawing
FormatsMounted Works of Art, Drawings
Series AA 228/2