Mascassan Prahu
Primary Artist
Garry Djorlom (1963–)
Title
Date made
1994
Place made
Australia, Australia, Northern Territory, western Arnhem Land, Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) View on map Close map
Category
Print type
planographic
Technique
lithograph, printed in colour, from two stones [or plates]
Matrix size
58.2 x 84.0 cm (printed image)
Support
cream paper
Support size
76.4 x 112.4 cm (sheet)
Manufacturers mark
watermark: lower left, 'BFK RIVES FRANCE'
State
published state
Impression
5/18
Edition information
edition of 18
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed lower centre right in black pencil, ' Garry Djorlom'. Dated lower right in black pencil, ' 94'. Titled lower centre in black pencil, ' MACASSAN PRAHU'. Inscribed lower left in black pencil, '5/18'.
Subject description
Central image of vessel with 5 figures inside, five turtles are depicted along the bottom of image, and stars above.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
6296
Accession number
96.87
Accession method
Purchase
Meeting
Meeting 1, 1996/97 (1996-08-27)
Credit line
Purchased 1996
Country of context
Australia
Notes
grubby finger prints top right and bottom right. Imahe floats on ground so distinct edges are not apparent.
Creators
Djorlom, Garry. | (1963–) Aboriginal Australian | Male | artist
Last Updated
04 Jan 2013