Item DT 2940 miku | Mineral sample. Eastern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. c.1935

Summary

This is a vibrant red ochre known as miko and used in central Arnhem Land. Red ochre is also sometimes made by heating yellow clay form a swamp with charcoal.

Local Name

miku

Physical Description

A sample of red ochre in a glass jar with lid. A paper label with writing is adhered to the glass.