The Man, Mik-mik

Object type
Bark paintings

Object number
1985.0067.0066

Description
Ochres on bark, in wooden box frame. Depicts a human figure at bottom of bark. Wide figure with round head; painted red, outlined in white with white dots on body and black dots on limbs and head. Natural charred bark background. Location: Oenpelli, NT.

Collection name
American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land (AASEAL) collection

Maker
Unknown

Place created
Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia

Materials
Bark, Pigment, Wood

Dimensions
Length: 790mm
Width: 260mm

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