Artist

Title

Date

Medium

Image size

Price

Print No

Tommy Bung Bung

Dawang

1996

lithograph

56 x 41 cm

$550

PM42

This print shows Jawalang Dawang, the "Good Spirit of the Country".  It's about a spirit that watches over the country.  "If you don't treat the country well and respect the land the spirit won't give you any food when you go hunting".  The print shows a traditional Aboriginal hunter with a spear.  He is accompanied by the Jawalang Dawang.  The spirit is standing near his shoulder and watching over him to bring him good luck in the hunt.

(Description compiled courtesy of Waringarri Aboriginal Arts, 2006)

 

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