Dhangalla
Primary Artist
Dennis Nona (1973–)
Title
Other titles
Dhangala
Date made
2000
Place made
Australia, Australia, Queensland, Torres Strait, Kubin View on map Close map
Category
Print type
relief
Technique
linocut, printed in black ink, from one block
Matrix size
45.4 x 26.4 cm (printed image)
Support
cream wove Aquarelle Arches Paper
Support size
58.0 x 38.4 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
7/75
Edition information
edition of 75
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated lower right in black pencil, 'DENNIS NONA '00''. Inscribed lower left in black pencil, '7/75'. Inscribed lower centre in black pencil, 'DHANGALLA'.
Subject description
A herd of four dugong swimming underneath an outrigger canoe. Inside the canoe are three figures holdinfg spears and paddles.
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
28079
Accession number
2000.595
Accession method
Purchase
Meeting
Meeting 3, 2000/2001 (2000-12-13)
Provenance
The following print was produced at the Mualagau Minaral Artists Collective studio at Kubin Village on Moa Island in 2000.
Credit line
Gordon Darling Australasian Print Fund 2000
Copyright
Courtesy of the artist and the Australia Art Print Network
Country of context
Australia
Creators
Nona, Dennis. | (1973–) Australian | Torres Strait Islander | Male | artist
Last Updated
04 Jan 2013