Description |
Painting on flattened sheet of eucalyptus bark, titled "The Legend of Tor Rock", depicting a legendary tale about a man named Wuragag, (who turned himself into a snake) and the creation of Nimbuwar Rock; Depicted is a snake, a mythological creature, and various geometric shapes (see brief account of legend in accession folder); Image is done in rust brown, mustard yellow, white, and black pigments or watercolors against a plain rust brown background; Peeled sticks are lashed with native cordage to front of panel along upper and lower edges to prevent warping. |