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Bidimita (the water serpents)

MUNUNGGURITJ, attributed to Yäma
Australia

Bidimita (the water serpents)

1948, Yirrkala, north east Arnhem Land, Northern Territory

natural pigments on eucalyptus bark

88.0 x 47.0 cm (irreg)

Gift of Charles P. Mountford 1959

Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide

© artist, Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre

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