Two Spearheads in Water
2003-26-1
From: Australia | Northern Australia | Arnhem Land | Western Arnhem Land
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Title | Two Spearheads in Water |
Object Number | 2003-26-1 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Australia | Northern Australia | Arnhem Land | Western Arnhem Land |
Creator | Anchor Barbuwa Wurrkgidj |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Eucalyptus Bark | Pigment | Wood |
Description | Painting by Anchor Barbuwa Wurrkgidj of two stone spearheads soaking in a creek. On either side of the creek are rocks around the water hole where traditionally men go to make spears. Sticks lashed on with cord at each end. |
Height | 61 cm |
Width | 31 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Dr. and Mrs. William E. Stephens, 2003 |
Other Number | 0420 - Other Number |
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