Central Arnhem Land, Molywana Australia 1900 Sold
Green Backed Turtles
Earth pigments on bark
Dimensions: 116.50 cm x 65.40 cm
Diameter: 0.00 cms

This bark shows the green backed turtles, (dalwadbu) which are highly valued for food. Also shown are the sea snakes known as Jalu and the three rocks, which are their homes. The background patterns represent waves and seaweed, which is turtle tucker.


Painted in the Milingimbi region, Central Arnhem Land

Exhibition Catalogue no, Page no, Illustration no. Institution/Venue People From To
Aboriginal Barks and Acrylics Peter Nahum At The Leicester Galleries January 2002 December 2002