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95/319/3 Textile length, 'Puti' (Bush), cotton, designed by Nyukana (Daisy) Baker and Nyuwara (Kanngitja) Tapaya, printed by Marie Warren, Ernabella, South Australia, 1989-1995

95/319/4 Textile length, 'Mai Putitja' (Bush food), cotton, designed by Nyuwara (Kanngitja) Tapaya, printed by Marie Warren, Ernabella, South Australia, 1989-1995

96/40/4 Textile length, canting and cap batik, silk satin, bush tomato and bush flower design, Lena Pwerle, Utopia Awely Batik, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1995

96/40/5 Textile length, canting and cap batik, silk twill, bush tomato (kudjera) design, Lena Pwerle, Utopia Awely Batik, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1995

96/40/7 Textile length, batik, brushed silk, made by Nancy Petyarre, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1995

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

A10264 Mats (2), Atjurrike beans on woven thread, Ruby Riley Kngwarreye, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1984

A10265 Mat, hang woven, Atjurrike beans/wool, Rosy Kunoth Kngwarreye, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1984

98/128/13 Textile length, 'Garden of Eden', screenprinted cotton, designed by Val Priestly, Yurundiali Aboriginal Corporation, Moree, NSW, Australia, 1998

2006/39/15 Vase, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/16 Vase, ceramic, made by John Boscoe, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/37 Jug, ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia 1967-1974

2006/39/38 Jug, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

Bowls made by Bobby Wunyinmarra at Bagot Pottery

2006/39/11 Bowls (5), ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

Plates made by Bobby Wunyinmarra at Bagot Pottery

2006/39/13 Plates (2), ceramic, various makers, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/27 Tea cups (3) and saucers (3), ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/35 Teapot, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2008/202/1 Sculpture, 'Shield', ceramic, made by Euphemia Bostock, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2008

2008/37/1 Paintings (6), framed, acrylic paint / paper / glass / wood, painted by Bronwyn Bancroft, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

2008/37/1 Paintings (6), framed, acrylic paint / paper / glass / wood, painted by Bronwyn Bancroft, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

2008/37/1 Paintings (6), framed, acrylic paint / paper / glass / wood, painted by Bronwyn Bancroft, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

2008/47/1 Painting, 'Woman Emerging', silk / glass / wood, painted by Euphemia Bostock, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

2008/51/1 Ceramic form, 'Coolamon', pottery, made by Euphemia Bostock, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

91/13 Woomera (spearthrower), mulgawood / sinew / resin, painted by Albert Namatjira, Australia, 1945-1955

An earthenware covered jar depicting painted decorations

91/1273 Covered jar, 'Bush Coconut and Orange', earthenware, made by Christabelle Rose, Hermannsburg, Northern Territory, Australia, 1991

On display in:
Display Store; Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill

99/122/1 Maximum cards (5), 'Design Australia', cardboard, various designers / Australia Post, Australia, 1999

98/152/1 Textile length, 'Mayi', screenprinted silk, designed and mady by Pantjiti Mary McLean, Western Australia, 1993

A10266 Textile length, batik, silk, Lena Pwerle, Ngkwarlerlaneme camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1984

89/265 Painting, 'La Perouse 1788-1988', acrylic / canvas, by Jeannette Timbery, La Perouse Aboriginal Community, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1988

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

97/180/1 Didjeridu, wood / paint, Robert Miburra / Maningrida Arts & Culture, Maningrida, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, 1997

97/180/2 Didjeridu, wood / paint, Gerard Jawarla / Maningrida Arts & Culture, Maningrida, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, 1997

97/180/3 Didjeridu, wood / paint, England Bangala, Maningrida, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, 1997

97/180/4 Didjeridu, wood / paint, Robert Miburra, Maningrida, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, 1997

97/180/5 Armbands (3 pairs), Isobel Yamara, Maningrida Arts & Culture, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, 1997

97/235/1 Dance belt, string/ochre/feather/clay/resin, Bob Burruwal, Bolkdjam, Maningrida, Northern Territory, 1997

97/235/2 Clapsticks (pair), wood/ochre, Bob Burruwal, Bolkdjam, Maningrida, Northern Territory, 1997

97/299/1 Inkstand, silver / malachite / emu egg, Adolphus Blau, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1870.

On display in:
Inspired! Design across time Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

96/40/2 Textile length, canting and cap batik, silk twill, bush banana, honey grevillia, bush tomato, bush flower design, Ada Bird Petyarre, Utopia Awely Batik, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1995

96/40/3 Textile length, brush and cap batik, silk twill, honey grevillia and bush tucker design, Betty Mpitjana, Utopia Awely Batik, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1995

96/356/1 Coolamon (carrying dish), carved wood (beanwood), painted decoration of bush bananas, made by Elizabeth Kngwarreye, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1996

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

96/356/2 Coolamon (carrying dish), carved wood (river red gum), painted decoration of goanna, Wally Pwerle, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1996

96/356/3 Carved form, goanna shape, bean wood, painted with spots, Queenie Kemarre, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

96/356/4 Carved form, goanna shape, bean wood, painted with stripes, Queenie Kemarre, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

96/356/5 Carved form, echidna shape, bean wood/ echidna quills, painted, Louie Pwerle, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

96/356/6 Carved form, kangaroo shape, [bean wood] / paint, Louie Pwerle, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

95/321/1 Textile length, 'Mulypini Amintiya Pwanga', (Lines and Dots), cap batik on tie-resist dyed (weft ikat) cotton handwoven in central Java, designed and by James Bennett, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 1995

88/334 Boomerangs, (6), wood, made by Joe Timbery, La Perouse Aboriginal Community, New South Wales, Australia, 1988

On display in:
Display Store; Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill

2004/165/2 Uniform, mens, 'Wirriyarra', wool / polyester / leather, designed by Peter Morrissey at Balarinji Design Studios for Qantas Airways, Sydney, Australia, made in China, 2003

2005/233/1 Artwork, paper, painted by Paddy Carlton, Kununurra, Western Australia, Australia, 1997

87/55 Slippers, pair, shellwork, maker uknown, made in La Perouse, New South Wales, Australia, 1945

95/206/1 Artwork, 'Irons in the Fire', aluminium/electrical flex/acrylic, Judy Watson, Sydney, Australia, 1994

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Subject field matches: Showing 50 of 179 objects

2000/60/2 Pin, metal, National Indigenous Arts Advocacy Association, Australia, 1999

88/369 Painting, "Goanna Dreaming", synthetic polymer paints/linen canvas, Andrew Spencer Japaljarri, Yuendumu, Northern Territory, Australia, 1987

96/328/1 Paintings (4), acrylic paint on canvas, 'Hunting kangaroo' (3) and 'Cooking kangaroo in the ground', acrylic paint/canvas/wood/metal, Lucky Kngwarreye, Ngkaweneyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1996

2008/37/1 Paintings (6), framed, acrylic paint / paper / glass / wood, painted by Bronwyn Bancroft, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

89/265 Painting, 'La Perouse 1788-1988', acrylic / canvas, by Jeannette Timbery, La Perouse Aboriginal Community, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1988

92/43 Painting, Aboriginal motif on car door panel, acrylic/metal, Michael Jakamarra Nelson [artist]/BMW, Papunya, NT, Australia/Germany, 1989

90/166 Poster, 'The National Aboriginal Art Award', paper, designed by Fiona Foley, Darwin, Northern Territory, 1989

91/411 Figure, dog, 'Devil Dog', wood, Billy Petyarre, Utopia Station, Northern Territory, Australia, 1991

2009/46/1 Animal form, 'Jabiru' bird, acrylic paint on wood, made by Simeon Portaminni, Tiwi Islands, Australia, c. 1990

96/356/5 Carved form, echidna shape, bean wood/ echidna quills, painted, Louie Pwerle, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

96/356/3 Carved form, goanna shape, bean wood, painted with spots, Queenie Kemarre, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

96/356/4 Carved form, goanna shape, bean wood, painted with stripes, Queenie Kemarre, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

96/356/6 Carved form, kangaroo shape, [bean wood] / paint, Louie Pwerle, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

97/180/5 Armbands (3 pairs), Isobel Yamara, Maningrida Arts & Culture, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, 1997

2008/106/6 Poster, 'Aboriginaland. Land rights, not mining', screen print on paper, designed and printed by Marie McMahon with Frances Phoenix for the Womens Domestic Needlework Group, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1979

96/75/1 Artwork, 'Rifle and Boomerang', canvas/timber/perspex, Julie Gough, Australia, 1992

98/101/10 Artwork, framed design for Australian flag, natural ochre with acrylic binder on paper, Rover Thomas, Sydney, Australia, 1996

2008/38/1 Paper (12 sheets), embossed, cotton fibre, made by Euraba Paper Company, Boggabilla, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

95/206/1 Artwork, 'Irons in the Fire', aluminium/electrical flex/acrylic, Judy Watson, Sydney, Australia, 1994

2003/150/3 Bark painting. 'Mimi's hunting kangaroo' design, bark / ochre, Mick Kubarkku, Upper Liverpool, River Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia, c. 1966

2003/150/1 Bark painting, 'Tapalinga' (moon) design, wood / ochre, Tommy Mungatopi, Melville Island, Northern Territory, Australia, c. 1960

2003/150/2 Bark painting, 'Wanarringa' (sun) design, bark / ochre, Tommy Mungatopi, Melville Island, Northern Territory, Australia, c. 1960

88/334 Boomerangs, (6), wood, made by Joe Timbery, La Perouse Aboriginal Community, New South Wales, Australia, 1988

97/235/3 Boomerangs (pair), for ceremonial dance, wood/ochre, Charlie Brian, Maningrida, Northern Territory, 1997

86/67 Boomerang, mangrove wood, made by the Simms Family, La Perouse Aboriginal Reserve, Sydney, Australia, 1932-1940

87/19 Boomerang, mangrove wood, made by Joe Timbery, La Perouse Aboriginal Community, New South Wales, Australia, 1936

2006/39/12 Bowl, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/19 Bowl, ceramic, made by Eddie Puruntatameri at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1969

2006/39/41 Bowl, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/43 Bowl, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/44 Bowl, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/42 Bowl, ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/8 Bowl, ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/20 Bowls (3), ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/28 Bowls (3), ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/11 Bowls (5), ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2000/92/1 Carving, Aboriginal Mimi spirit, wood / ochres, Rexie Wood, Gunbalanya, Northern Territory, Australia, 1999

2001/84/326 Friendship stick, case and bag, Sydney 2000 Olympics, wood / plastic / nylon, made by Gavin Flick, Alanna Rose and Jai Rose, Australia, 1999

97/235/2 Clapsticks (pair), wood/ochre, Bob Burruwal, Bolkdjam, Maningrida, Northern Territory, 1997

87/111 Club, (Aboriginal nulla-nulla), wood, made by the Simms Family, La Perouse, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

94/132/1 Collage, woven, paper/wood, Fiona MacDonald, Sydney, Australia, 1993

94/132/2 Collage, woven, paper/wood, Fiona MacDonald, Sydney, Australia, 1993

94/69/1 Photographic series, computer generated, 'Look who's calling the kettle black', paper, by Rea, Australia, 1992

91/409 Coolamon (carrying dish), wood/acrylic paint, Billy Petyarre, Utopia Station, Northern Territory, 1990-1991

96/356/1 Coolamon (carrying dish), carved wood (beanwood), painted decoration of bush bananas, made by Elizabeth Kngwarreye, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1996

96/356/2 Coolamon (carrying dish), carved wood (river red gum), painted decoration of goanna, Wally Pwerle, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1996

91/1273 Covered jar, 'Bush Coconut and Orange', earthenware, made by Christabelle Rose, Hermannsburg, Northern Territory, Australia, 1991

2006/39/27 Tea cups (3) and saucers (3), ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

97/235/1 Dance belt, string/ochre/feather/clay/resin, Bob Burruwal, Bolkdjam, Maningrida, Northern Territory, 1997

98/128/11 Mini-dress, womens, 'Snakes and Goannas', screenprinted cotton jersey, designed by Aubrey (Aub) Swan, Yurundiali Aboriginal Corporation, Moree, New South Wales, Australia, 1998

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Full text matches. Showing 50 of 339 objects Show all 339 objects

95/319/3 Textile length, 'Puti' (Bush), cotton, designed by Nyukana (Daisy) Baker and Nyuwara (Kanngitja) Tapaya, printed by Marie Warren, Ernabella, South Australia, 1989-1995

95/319/4 Textile length, 'Mai Putitja' (Bush food), cotton, designed by Nyuwara (Kanngitja) Tapaya, printed by Marie Warren, Ernabella, South Australia, 1989-1995

96/40/4 Textile length, canting and cap batik, silk satin, bush tomato and bush flower design, Lena Pwerle, Utopia Awely Batik, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1995

96/40/5 Textile length, canting and cap batik, silk twill, bush tomato (kudjera) design, Lena Pwerle, Utopia Awely Batik, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1995

96/40/7 Textile length, batik, brushed silk, made by Nancy Petyarre, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1995

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

A10264 Mats (2), Atjurrike beans on woven thread, Ruby Riley Kngwarreye, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1984

A10265 Mat, hang woven, Atjurrike beans/wool, Rosy Kunoth Kngwarreye, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1984

98/128/13 Textile length, 'Garden of Eden', screenprinted cotton, designed by Val Priestly, Yurundiali Aboriginal Corporation, Moree, NSW, Australia, 1998

2006/39/15 Vase, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/16 Vase, ceramic, made by John Boscoe, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/37 Jug, ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia 1967-1974

2006/39/38 Jug, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/11 Bowls (5), ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/13 Plates (2), ceramic, various makers, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/27 Tea cups (3) and saucers (3), ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/35 Teapot, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2008/202/1 Sculpture, 'Shield', ceramic, made by Euphemia Bostock, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2008

2008/37/1 Paintings (6), framed, acrylic paint / paper / glass / wood, painted by Bronwyn Bancroft, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

2008/37/1 Paintings (6), framed, acrylic paint / paper / glass / wood, painted by Bronwyn Bancroft, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

2008/37/1 Paintings (6), framed, acrylic paint / paper / glass / wood, painted by Bronwyn Bancroft, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

2008/47/1 Painting, 'Woman Emerging', silk / glass / wood, painted by Euphemia Bostock, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

2008/51/1 Ceramic form, 'Coolamon', pottery, made by Euphemia Bostock, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

91/13 Woomera (spearthrower), mulgawood / sinew / resin, painted by Albert Namatjira, Australia, 1945-1955

91/1273 Covered jar, 'Bush Coconut and Orange', earthenware, made by Christabelle Rose, Hermannsburg, Northern Territory, Australia, 1991

On display in:
Display Store; Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill

99/122/1 Maximum cards (5), 'Design Australia', cardboard, various designers / Australia Post, Australia, 1999

98/152/1 Textile length, 'Mayi', screenprinted silk, designed and mady by Pantjiti Mary McLean, Western Australia, 1993

A10266 Textile length, batik, silk, Lena Pwerle, Ngkwarlerlaneme camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1984

89/265 Painting, 'La Perouse 1788-1988', acrylic / canvas, by Jeannette Timbery, La Perouse Aboriginal Community, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1988

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

97/180/1 Didjeridu, wood / paint, Robert Miburra / Maningrida Arts & Culture, Maningrida, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, 1997

97/180/2 Didjeridu, wood / paint, Gerard Jawarla / Maningrida Arts & Culture, Maningrida, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, 1997

97/180/3 Didjeridu, wood / paint, England Bangala, Maningrida, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, 1997

97/180/4 Didjeridu, wood / paint, Robert Miburra, Maningrida, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, 1997

97/180/5 Armbands (3 pairs), Isobel Yamara, Maningrida Arts & Culture, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, 1997

97/235/1 Dance belt, string/ochre/feather/clay/resin, Bob Burruwal, Bolkdjam, Maningrida, Northern Territory, 1997

97/235/2 Clapsticks (pair), wood/ochre, Bob Burruwal, Bolkdjam, Maningrida, Northern Territory, 1997

97/299/1 Inkstand, silver / malachite / emu egg, Adolphus Blau, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1870.

On display in:
Inspired! Design across time Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

96/40/2 Textile length, canting and cap batik, silk twill, bush banana, honey grevillia, bush tomato, bush flower design, Ada Bird Petyarre, Utopia Awely Batik, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1995

96/40/3 Textile length, brush and cap batik, silk twill, honey grevillia and bush tucker design, Betty Mpitjana, Utopia Awely Batik, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1995

96/356/1 Coolamon (carrying dish), carved wood (beanwood), painted decoration of bush bananas, made by Elizabeth Kngwarreye, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1996

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

96/356/2 Coolamon (carrying dish), carved wood (river red gum), painted decoration of goanna, Wally Pwerle, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1996

96/356/3 Carved form, goanna shape, bean wood, painted with spots, Queenie Kemarre, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

96/356/4 Carved form, goanna shape, bean wood, painted with stripes, Queenie Kemarre, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

On display in:
Yinalung Yenu Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

96/356/5 Carved form, echidna shape, bean wood/ echidna quills, painted, Louie Pwerle, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

96/356/6 Carved form, kangaroo shape, [bean wood] / paint, Louie Pwerle, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

88/334 Boomerangs, (6), wood, made by Joe Timbery, La Perouse Aboriginal Community, New South Wales, Australia, 1988

On display in:
Display Store; Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill

2004/165/2 Uniform, mens, 'Wirriyarra', wool / polyester / leather, designed by Peter Morrissey at Balarinji Design Studios for Qantas Airways, Sydney, Australia, made in China, 2003

2005/233/1 Artwork, paper, painted by Paddy Carlton, Kununurra, Western Australia, Australia, 1997

87/55 Slippers, pair, shellwork, maker uknown, made in La Perouse, New South Wales, Australia, 1945

95/206/1 Artwork, 'Irons in the Fire', aluminium/electrical flex/acrylic, Judy Watson, Sydney, Australia, 1994

Show all 339 objects

Subject field matches: Showing 50 of 179 objects

2000/60/2 Pin, metal, National Indigenous Arts Advocacy Association, Australia, 1999

88/369 Painting, "Goanna Dreaming", synthetic polymer paints/linen canvas, Andrew Spencer Japaljarri, Yuendumu, Northern Territory, Australia, 1987

2008/37/1 Paintings (6), framed, acrylic paint / paper / glass / wood, painted by Bronwyn Bancroft, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

89/265 Painting, 'La Perouse 1788-1988', acrylic / canvas, by Jeannette Timbery, La Perouse Aboriginal Community, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1988

92/43 Painting, Aboriginal motif on car door panel, acrylic/metal, Michael Jakamarra Nelson [artist]/BMW, Papunya, NT, Australia/Germany, 1989

90/166 Poster, 'The National Aboriginal Art Award', paper, designed by Fiona Foley, Darwin, Northern Territory, 1989

91/411 Figure, dog, 'Devil Dog', wood, Billy Petyarre, Utopia Station, Northern Territory, Australia, 1991

2009/46/1 Animal form, 'Jabiru' bird, acrylic paint on wood, made by Simeon Portaminni, Tiwi Islands, Australia, c. 1990

96/356/5 Carved form, echidna shape, bean wood/ echidna quills, painted, Louie Pwerle, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

96/356/3 Carved form, goanna shape, bean wood, painted with spots, Queenie Kemarre, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

96/356/4 Carved form, goanna shape, bean wood, painted with stripes, Queenie Kemarre, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

96/356/6 Carved form, kangaroo shape, [bean wood] / paint, Louie Pwerle, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, Australia, 1996

97/180/5 Armbands (3 pairs), Isobel Yamara, Maningrida Arts & Culture, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, 1997

96/75/1 Artwork, 'Rifle and Boomerang', canvas/timber/perspex, Julie Gough, Australia, 1992

98/101/10 Artwork, framed design for Australian flag, natural ochre with acrylic binder on paper, Rover Thomas, Sydney, Australia, 1996

2008/38/1 Paper (12 sheets), embossed, cotton fibre, made by Euraba Paper Company, Boggabilla, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

95/206/1 Artwork, 'Irons in the Fire', aluminium/electrical flex/acrylic, Judy Watson, Sydney, Australia, 1994

2003/150/3 Bark painting. 'Mimi's hunting kangaroo' design, bark / ochre, Mick Kubarkku, Upper Liverpool, River Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia, c. 1966

2003/150/1 Bark painting, 'Tapalinga' (moon) design, wood / ochre, Tommy Mungatopi, Melville Island, Northern Territory, Australia, c. 1960

2003/150/2 Bark painting, 'Wanarringa' (sun) design, bark / ochre, Tommy Mungatopi, Melville Island, Northern Territory, Australia, c. 1960

88/334 Boomerangs, (6), wood, made by Joe Timbery, La Perouse Aboriginal Community, New South Wales, Australia, 1988

97/235/3 Boomerangs (pair), for ceremonial dance, wood/ochre, Charlie Brian, Maningrida, Northern Territory, 1997

86/67 Boomerang, mangrove wood, made by the Simms Family, La Perouse Aboriginal Reserve, Sydney, Australia, 1932-1940

87/19 Boomerang, mangrove wood, made by Joe Timbery, La Perouse Aboriginal Community, New South Wales, Australia, 1936

2006/39/12 Bowl, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/19 Bowl, ceramic, made by Eddie Puruntatameri at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1969

2006/39/41 Bowl, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/43 Bowl, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/44 Bowl, ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/42 Bowl, ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/8 Bowl, ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/20 Bowls (3), ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/28 Bowls (3), ceramic, maker unknown, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2006/39/11 Bowls (5), ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, made at the Ceramic Research Unit, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

2000/92/1 Carving, Aboriginal Mimi spirit, wood / ochres, Rexie Wood, Gunbalanya, Northern Territory, Australia, 1999

2001/84/326 Friendship stick, case and bag, Sydney 2000 Olympics, wood / plastic / nylon, made by Gavin Flick, Alanna Rose and Jai Rose, Australia, 1999

97/235/2 Clapsticks (pair), wood/ochre, Bob Burruwal, Bolkdjam, Maningrida, Northern Territory, 1997

87/111 Club, (Aboriginal nulla-nulla), wood, made by the Simms Family, La Perouse, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

94/132/1 Collage, woven, paper/wood, Fiona MacDonald, Sydney, Australia, 1993

94/132/2 Collage, woven, paper/wood, Fiona MacDonald, Sydney, Australia, 1993

94/69/1 Photographic series, computer generated, 'Look who's calling the kettle black', paper, by Rea, Australia, 1992

91/409 Coolamon (carrying dish), wood/acrylic paint, Billy Petyarre, Utopia Station, Northern Territory, 1990-1991

96/356/1 Coolamon (carrying dish), carved wood (beanwood), painted decoration of bush bananas, made by Elizabeth Kngwarreye, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1996

96/356/2 Coolamon (carrying dish), carved wood (river red gum), painted decoration of goanna, Wally Pwerle, Ngkawenyerre camp, Utopia, Northern Territory, 1996

91/1273 Covered jar, 'Bush Coconut and Orange', earthenware, made by Christabelle Rose, Hermannsburg, Northern Territory, Australia, 1991

2006/39/27 Tea cups (3) and saucers (3), ceramic, made by Bobby Wunyinmarra, Bagot, Northern Territory, Australia, 1967-1974

97/235/1 Dance belt, string/ochre/feather/clay/resin, Bob Burruwal, Bolkdjam, Maningrida, Northern Territory, 1997

98/128/11 Mini-dress, womens, 'Snakes and Goannas', screenprinted cotton jersey, designed by Aubrey (Aub) Swan, Yurundiali Aboriginal Corporation, Moree, New South Wales, Australia, 1998

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