Arnhem Land Aboriginal Art

A selection of paintings showing the styles from this Aboriginal art region - some paintings may still be available for sale, while some may have been sold.

 

Kangaroo by Billy Dullman

Billy Dullman  |  Kangaroo

Jap 000088  |  ochre on Arches paper  |  75 x 55 cm

Sugarbag Man by Peter Nabarlambari

Peter Nabarlambari  |  Sugarbag Man

Jap 014191  |  limited edition silkscreen  |  48 x 38 cm

Bark Basket by Artefact

Artefact   |  Bark Basket

Jap 017801  |  bark & ochre  |  41 x 21 cm

Bark Painting by Bininyuwuul

Bininyuwuul  |  Bark Painting

Jap 011034  |  ochre on bark  |  49 x 22 cm

Blue Tongue Lizard Dreaming by Thompson Yulidjirri

Thompson Yulidjirri  |  Blue Tongue Lizard Dreaming

Jap 012134  |  lithograph  |  53 x 36 cm

Bark Painting by Anarargayara

Anarargayara  |  Bark Painting

Jap 023194  |  ochre pigments on bark  |  65 x 30 x 7 cm

Black Flying Fox design by Johnny Bulunbulun

Johnny Bulunbulun  |  Black Flying Fox design

Jap 012135  |  limited edition silkscreen   |  64 x 41 cm

Ngalyod – Rainbow Serpent by Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)

Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)  |  Ngalyod – Rainbow Serpent

Jap 011573  |  ochre on bark  |  132 x 50 cm

Mimi Hunting by Edward Blitner

Edward Blitner  |  Mimi Hunting

Jap 014158  |  acrylic on linen  |  150 x 150 cm

Python Ancestral Spirits by Djardie Ashley

Djardie Ashley  |  Python Ancestral Spirits

Jap 008199  |  limited edition silkscreen  |  62 x 43 cm

Kunmadj – Dilly Bag by Freda Ali Wayartja

Freda Ali Wayartja  |  Kunmadj – Dilly Bag

Jap 017425  |  fibre sculpture  |  27 x 13 x 15 cm

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Karrbarda Yam and Dillybag – on brown by Deborah Wurrkidj

Deborah Wurrkidj  |  Karrbarda Yam and Dillybag – on brown

Jap 017439  |  hand printed textile  |  306 x 110 cm

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Fish Trap – Angujechiya by Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)

Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)  |  Fish Trap – Angujechiya

Jap 011569  |  ochre on bark  |  138 x 47 cm

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An-gujechiya (Fish Trap) by Bonny Burarn.garra

Bonny Burarn.garra  |  An-gujechiya (Fish Trap)

Jap 017426  |  fibre sculpture  |  156 x 37 cm

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Wind Dreaming & Waterhole by Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)

Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)  |  Wind Dreaming & Waterhole

Jap 011574  |  ochre on bark  |  141 x 43 cm

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Waterholes (Crayfish Story) by Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)

Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)  |  Waterholes (Crayfish Story)

Jap 011570  |  ochre on bark  |  169 x 57 cm

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Coiled Basket by Laura Runggiwanga

Laura Runggiwanga  |  Coiled Basket

Jap 017428  |  fibre sculpture  |  19 x 14 cm

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Waterholes by Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)

Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)  |  Waterholes

Jap 011572  |  ochre on bark  |  120 x 44 cm

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Djamo – dog by Vera Cameron

Vera Cameron   |  Djamo – dog

Jap 017408  |  fibre sculpture  |  68 x 20 x 11 cm

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Wak three panels – on blue by Deborah Wurrkidj

Deborah Wurrkidj  |  Wak three panels – on blue

Jap 017443  |  hand printed textile  |  200 x 130 cm

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The Wind at Mankolod by Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)

Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)  |  The Wind at Mankolod

Jap 011575  |  ochre on bark  |  156 x 44 cm

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Lorrkon – Hollow Log by Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)

Hamish Garrgarrku (Karrkarrhba)  |  Lorrkon – Hollow Log

Jap 010984  |  Ochre on Wood  |  156 x 19 cm

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Wak three panels – on cream by Deborah Wurrkidj

Deborah Wurrkidj  |  Wak three panels – on cream

Jap 017444  |  hand printed textile  |  200 x 130 cm

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Turtles by Jimmy Djelminy

Jimmy Djelminy   |  Turtles

Jap 000296  |  ochre on paper  |  105 x 75 cm

Kunmadj – Dilly Bag by Melba Gunjarrwanga

Melba Gunjarrwanga  |  Kunmadj – Dilly Bag

Jap 017412  |  ochre pigments on bark  |  105 x 39 cm

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Burlupurr – Dilly Bag by Beverley England Gararrpa

Beverley England Gararrpa  |  Burlupurr – Dilly Bag

Jap 017415  |  fibre sculpture  |  17 x 12 cm

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Djamo – dog by Vera Cameron

Vera Cameron   |  Djamo – dog

Jap 017407  |  fibre sculpture  |  22 x 76 x 12 cm

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Djamo – dog by Vera Cameron

Vera Cameron   |  Djamo – dog

Jap 017410  |  fibre sculpture  |  77 x 12 x 22 cm

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Animal Figure (Possum) by Artefact

Artefact   |  Animal Figure (Possum)

Jap 017793  |  carved wood & ochre  |  31 x 8 cm

Arnhem Land is located in the north-eastern corner of the Northern Territory, with an area of 97,000 km², including Kakadu National Park. Declared an Aboriginal Reserve in 1931, it remains one of the largest Aboriginal Reserves in Australia. Arnhem Land is perhaps best known for its isolation, the strong cultural traditions, and the output of its Aboriginal art. Arnhem Land Aboriginal communities have embraced the homeland or Outstation movement, allowing smaller family groups to move back onto traditional lands.

Northeast Arnhem Land is home to the indigenous Yolngu people, one of the largest Aboriginal groups in Australia, and one who have succeeded in maintaining a vigorous traditional indigenous culture. The Malays and Macassans are believed to have had contact with the coastal Aboriginal groups and traded with them prior to European settlement of Australia.

Arnhem Land is recognised as one of the world’s great centres for ancient Aboriginal rock art, which is a continuous tradition that leads into the contemporary Aboriginal paintings being produced today. Significant rock art sites are located in the areas around Ubirr Rock, Injalak Hill and Canon Hill, and include images that go back more than 10,000 years and perhaps 20,000 years or more.

The strong cultural heritage of this region is reflected in the quality and content of the Aboriginal art being produced today. The commitment to culture is summed up in 2009 by Gawirrin Gumana, leader of the Dhalwangu clan. “We want to stay on our own land. We have our culture, we have our law, we have our land rights, we have our painting and carving, we have our stories from our old people.”

Further information is available on exhibiting artists on the following links:

Edward Blitner Artist Bio & Artworks
Djambu Barra Barra Artist Bio & Artworks
Kun-Madj: Fish Traps & Dilly Bags – Exhibition
Edward Blitner – Stories from my Grandfather – Exhibition
Hamish Garrgarrku Exhibition