Summary
The painting depicts Gurrmirringu, the Hunter, a story that was commonly painted by the famous artist David Malangi and referred to as the "One Dollar Note" story. A painting depicting Gurrmirringu that was painted by Malangi in the late 1950s was reproduced without his permission by the Australian Government on the first one dollar note released in 1966.
Physical Description
Natural pigments on Stringybark (Eucalyptus tetrodonta).
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Painting, bark
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Object Measurements
1210 mm (Length), 790 mm (Width), 50 mm (Height)
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Collecting Areas
Australian Indigenous - Northern Australia and Queensland and Torres Strait Islands, Australian Indigenous Identity and Contemporary Life