QAGOMA COLLECTION: ‘Seeds and Sovereignty’
‘Seeds and Sovereignty’ includes works from QAGOMA’s Indigenous Australian Art collection, as well as one site-specific installation on loan. Find out more about these Collection works below, or explore the works on loan to the Gallery.
![An installation view of ‘Seeds and Sovereignty’, including works by (l–r) Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Minnie Pwerle (© Minnie Pwerle) and Evelyn McGreen and (foreground) mats by Judy Baypungala, Bonny Burarngarra, Lorna Jin-Gubarangunyja and Shirley Malgarrich, March 2024 / © The artists/Copyright agency (unless noted) / Photograph: C Callistemon, QAGOMA](/system/files/styles/wide/private/2024-03/GOMA_SeedsAndSovereignty_installationview_20240304_ccallistemon_008.jpg?itok=7oKZNEFv)
An installation view of ‘Seeds and Sovereignty’, including works by (l–r) Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Minnie Pwerle (© Minnie Pwerle) and Evelyn McGreen, and (foreground) mats by Judy Baypungala, Bonny Burarngarra, Lorna Jin-Gubarangunyja and Shirley Malgarrich, GOMA, March 2024 / © The artists/Copyright Agency (unless noted) / Photograph: C Callistemon, QAGOMA
![Alec Baker/ Copyright Agency Artwork Ngura (Country) this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 2018-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.139_001_0.jpg?itok=8iKriwaf)
Ngura (Country) 2018
- BAKER, Alec - Creator
![Judy Baypungala/Copyright Agency Artwork Circular mat this artwork made of Twined pandanus palm leaf, natural dyes, created in 2003-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2004.089_001.jpg?itok=ONz9La-h)
Circular mat 2003
- BAYPUNGALA, Judy - Creator
![Judy Baypungala/Copyright Agency Artwork Mat this artwork made of Twined pandanus palm leaf (Pandanus spiralis) with natural dyes, created in 2004-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2005.062_002_0.jpg?itok=yPR4erZt)
Mat 2004
- BAYPUNGALA, Judy - Creator
![© Solomon Booth/Copyright Agency Artwork Coconut palm this artwork made of Linocut on paper, created in 2010-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2011.145_001_5.jpg?itok=JU4RR7Tb)
Coconut palm 2010
- BOOTH, Solomon - Creator
![© Bryon Brooks/Copyright Agency Artwork Wati Pira this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen, created in 2015-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.214_001_1.jpg?itok=jyb4XZjN)
Wati Pira 2015
- BROOKS, Byron - Creator
![© Bonny Burarn.Garra/Copyright Agency Artwork Mat this artwork made of Twined pandanus palm leaf (Pandanus spiralis), feathers with natural dyes, created in 2004-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2005.041_002_4.jpg?itok=FilP3XXm)
Mat 2004
- BURARN.GARRA, Bonny - Creator
![© Sonja Carmichael Artwork Bunbi (small bag) this artwork made of Ungaire (fresh water swamp reeds), looped and knotted, and shells, created in 2018-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2019.021a-k_23-02.jpg?itok=nNgHzLp8)
Bunbi (small bag) 2018
- CARMICHAEL, Sonja - Creator
![© Sonya Creek/Copyright Agency Artwork Mili and yunga this artwork made of Dry and earth and pigment on linen, created in 2022-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2023.042_23-01.jpg?itok=DRDAO5OG)
Mili and yunga 2022
- CREEK, Sonya - Creator
![Daphne De Jersey/Copyright Agency Artwork Meugu (Timber Yam) this artwork made of Screenprint on paper, created in 2020-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.445_001.jpg?itok=DYQTgv33)
Meugu (Timber Yam) 2020
- DE JERSEY, Daphne - Creator
![Daphne De Jersey/Copyright Agency Artwork Gweeni this artwork made of Screenprint on paper, created in 2020-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.444_001.jpg?itok=ktnHwDE7)
Gweeni 2020
- DE JERSEY, Daphne - Creator
![Elizabeth Djuttara/Copyright Agency Artwork Collection mat this artwork made of Twined pandanus palm leaf, created in 2003-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2004.090_001_0.jpg?itok=t1_Gjk72)
Collection mat 2003
- DJUTTARA, Elizabeth - Creator
![© Nura Rupert/Copyright Agency Artwork Textile length this artwork made of Silk with commercial dyes and wax in the batik technique, created in 1980-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1999.076_002_detail_4.jpg?itok=S9-I_PFg)
Textile length c.1982
- ERNABELLA ARTS INCORPORATED - Co-operative
- RUPERT, Nura - Decorator
![© Fiona Foley/Copyright Agency Artwork Opium poppy this artwork made of Aluminium, created in 2006-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.225_003_0.jpg?itok=SkYHW4z4)
Opium poppy 2006
- FOLEY, Fiona - Creator
![Fiona Foley/Copyright Agency Artwork Opium dregs this artwork made of Oil on linen, created in 2006-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.226_001.jpg?itok=J3u4ZVp3)
Opium dregs 2006
- FOLEY, Fiona - Creator
![© Fiona Foley Artwork Bliss this artwork made of SD digital video: 11 minutes, colour, sound, 4:3, created in 2006-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2021.543_004_still.jpg?itok=jGIucW5o)
Bliss 2006
- FOLEY, Fiona - Creator
![Fiona Foley Artwork Samsara I this artwork made of Aquatint on Hahnemühle paper, created in 2003-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2003.151_001_3.jpg?itok=6j-v-lOW)
Samsara I 2003
- FOLEY, Fiona - Creator
![Fiona Foley/Copyright Agency Artwork Samsara III this artwork made of Aquatint on Hahnemühle paper, created in 2003-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2004.011_003_0.jpg?itok=xsaOvNjx)
Samsara III 2003
- FOLEY, Fiona - Creator
![© Julie-Anne Gitjpulu/ Copyright Agency Artwork Triangular basket this artwork made of Coil-woven pandanus palm leaf (Pandanus spiralis), natural dyes with bark fibre string, created in 2004-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2004.208_001_4.jpg?itok=RaEL5AJB)
Triangular basket 2004
- GITJPULU, Julie-Anne - Creator
![© Julie-Anne Gitjpulu/ Copyright Agency Artwork Triangular basket this artwork made of Coil-woven pandanus palm leaf (Pandanus spiralis), natural dyes with bark fibre string, created in 2004-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2004.209_001_5.jpg?itok=2RefAZb7)
Triangular basket 2004
- GITJPULU, Julie-Anne - Creator
![©Malu Gurruwiwi/Copyright Agency Artwork Digging stick (Wapitja) this artwork made of Wood, bark fibre string, feathers, native beeswax, natural pigments, created in 2008-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.511_001_5.jpg?itok=cV13TfUh)
Digging stick (Wapitja) 2008
- GURRUWIWI, Malu - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Yam stick 1998
- GURRUWIWI, Malu - Creator
![© The Artist Artwork Double-sided bag this artwork made of Coil-woven and knotted pandanus palm leaf with natural dyes, created in 1960-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2007.045_001_4.jpg?itok=wzqWfGoe)
Double-sided bag c.1960s
- GWONGIL - Creator
![Irene Mbitjana Entata Artwork Pot: (Ant on climbing plant) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2002-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2003.074a-b_001_0.jpg?itok=n8Aei3uR)
Pot: (Ant on climbing plant) 2002
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- ENTATA, Irene Mbitjana - Potter
![Esther Kennedy Artwork Pot: (Bush orange) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2002-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2003.072a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=6PGFoBS8)
Pot: (Bush orange) 2002
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- KENNEDY, Esther - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Taltjakurla (mulga apple) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.007a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=AK4aEcSk)
Taltjakurla (mulga apple) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Katjirra (bush tomato, over-ripe) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.020a-b_001_0.jpg?itok=3pdVYTU8)
Katjirra (bush tomato, over-ripe) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Pmurlpa (quondong) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.008a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=uZj6RB_L)
Pmurlpa (quondong) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Arrkarma (bloodwood apple) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.014a-b_001_0.jpg?itok=1uJ8u8oe)
Arrkarma (bloodwood apple) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Mpaltjarta (wild orange) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.017a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=7r46uwP3)
Mpaltjarta (wild orange) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Ngaraaka (bush bean) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.012a-b_001_5.jpg?itok=Nnv5AFQC)
Ngaraaka (bush bean) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Urrarlpa (native tomato in hilly habitats) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.013a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=p-VELnvA)
Urrarlpa (native tomato in hilly habitats) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Tjaapa tnyamaatja (witchetty grubs) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.006a-b_001_5.jpg?itok=BfdBwY_N)
Tjaapa tnyamaatja (witchetty grubs) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Yalka (wild onion) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.016a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=a_qLH6hT)
Yalka (wild onion) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Tjurka (bush fig) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.019a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=VlHbDeXn)
Tjurka (bush fig) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Langkwa (bush banana) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.010a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=VnNZbDd2)
Langkwa (bush banana) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Kupaarta urnma (bush plums, ripe) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.005a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=GvZOutyS)
Kupaarta urnma (bush plums, ripe) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Yirrampa (honey ant) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.001a-b_001_1.jpg?itok=oYiPvs4E)
Yirrampa (honey ant) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Lupa (wattle seed) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.018a-b_001_5.jpg?itok=oVtNJ5-o)
Lupa (wattle seed) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Kupaarta arnka ngrra (bush plums, ripening) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.003a-b_001_5.jpg?itok=wbVS-C8i)
Kupaarta arnka ngrra (bush plums, ripening) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Rraatninga (wild passionfruit) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.004a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=wQZLMWnr)
Rraatninga (wild passionfruit) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja Artwork Pot: Kuparda (Bush plum) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2002-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2003.073a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=cW8r-wK8)
Pot: Kuparda (Bush plum) 2002
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Tjankana (mistletoe berry) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.002a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=3h1Y69WB)
Tjankana (mistletoe berry) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Latjia (pencil yam) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.015a-b_001_5.jpg?itok=9znrdXUt)
Latjia (pencil yam) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![Rona Rubuntja/Copyright Agency Artwork Paraltja lerop (red river gum leaf) (from 'Bush tucker' series) this artwork made of Earthenware, hand-built terracotta clay with underglaze colours and applied decoration, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2010.250.009a-b_001_4.jpg?itok=3lVsGSdQ)
Paraltja lerop (red river gum leaf) (from 'Bush tucker' series) 2009
- HERMANNSBURG POTTERS - Pottery workshop
- RUBUNTJA, Rona - Potter
![© Lorna Jin-Gubarangunyja/Copyright Agency Artwork Twined mat this artwork made of Twined pandanus palm leaf, dyes, created in 1999-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2000.002_001_3.jpg?itok=tkIcZgeM)
Twined mat 1999
- JIN-GUBARANGUNYJA, Lorna - Creator
![Emily Kame Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency Artwork Textile length this artwork made of Silk length decorated in the batik technique, created in 1987-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2003.191_002.jpg?itok=s8ZD0ORv)
Textile length c.1989
- KNGWARREYE, Emily Kame - Creator
![Emily Kame Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency Artwork Yam dreaming this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 1995-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1998.071_002.jpg?itok=7aHz3QdZ)
Yam dreaming 1995
- KNGWARREYE, Emily Kame - Creator
![Emily Kame Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency Artwork Yam dreaming this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 1995-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1998.072_003.jpg?itok=jEHT7C4g)
Yam dreaming 1995
- KNGWARREYE, Emily Kame - Creator
![Emily Kame Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency Artwork Yam dreaming this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 1995-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1998.073_002.jpg?itok=b2OUev_o)
Yam dreaming 1995
- KNGWARREYE, Emily Kame - Creator
![Yvonne Koolmatrie Artwork Sister basket this artwork made of Coil-woven sedge grass and river rushes, created in 2007-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2007.154_004_3.jpg?itok=kWqne7Lt)
Sister basket 2007
- KOOLMATRIE, Yvonne - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Waangk Awa' 2021
- KOONGOTEMA, Janet - Creator
![Lena Kurriniya/Copyright Agency Artwork Bulkud (Bush potato) this artwork made of Etching and chine collé on paper, created in 2002-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2003.042_001_0.jpg?itok=U4MidVVs)
Bulkud (Bush potato) 2002
- KURRINIYA, Lena - Creator
![Lena Kurriniya/Copyright Agency Artwork Water plant this artwork made of Etching on paper, created in 2001-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2003.039_001_3.jpg?itok=N5xk3rDN)
Water plant 2001
- KURRINIYA, Lena - Creator
![© Connie Lang Estate Artwork Ptilotus this artwork made of Linocut on paper, created in 1997-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/1998.153_001_4.jpg?itok=3NmTYvpB)
Ptilotus 1997
- LANG, Connie - Artist
- FIELD, Neville - Printer
![© Shirley Macnamara Artwork Nhugu (Waterlilies) this artwork made of Spinifex (Triodia pungens), feathers, bone, ochre, spinifex resin, waxed thread and fixative, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.002.001-005_QAG_ShirleyMacnamara_installationview_20190926_nharth_070.jpg?itok=qGNSfRQs)
Nhugu (Waterlilies) 2019
- MACNAMARA, Shirley - Creator
![©Shirley Malgarrich Artwork Radius mat this artwork made of Woven pandanus, dyes, created in 1999-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2000.005_001_4.jpg?itok=4J3NEDBU)
Radius mat 1999
- MALGARRICH, Shirley - Creator
![© Shirley Malgarrich/Copyright Agency Artwork Circular mat this artwork made of Woven pandanus, with traditional dyes and natural pigments, created in 2001-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2001.135_003_4.jpg?itok=nkxM2e6j)
Circular mat 2001
- MALGARRICH, Shirley - Creator
![Carol McGregor Artwork Skin Country this artwork made of Ochre, charcoal, wax thread and pyroincision on Eastern grey possum skins, created in 2018-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.333_001_3.jpg?itok=TqdRA5bY)
Skin Country 2018
- McGREGOR, Carol - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Matter Matters 2019
- MELLOR, Danie - Creator
![© Danie Mellor Artwork Cyathea cooperi this artwork made of Mezzotint on paper, created in 2002-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2003.044a-b_001_composite_5.jpg?itok=BsVQcKTj)
Cyathea cooperi 2002
- MELLOR, Danie - Creator
![Wawiriya Burton/ Copyright Agency Artwork Ngayuku ngura - My Country this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen, created in 2018-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2018.397_001_0.jpg?itok=Xrpc6S_X)
Ngayuku ngura - My Country 2018
- MRS BURTON - Creator
![© Mrs Burton & Kunmanara Williamson Artwork Punu this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen, created in 2011-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2012.270_001_4.jpg?itok=0nac7Ra7)
Punu 2011
- MRS BURTON - Artist
- WILLIAMSON, Kunmanara - Artist
![© Abe Muriata Artwork Jawun (Basket) this artwork made of Twined lawyer vine, created in 2006-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2007.248_001_5.jpg?itok=ie_P_MqN)
Jawun (Basket) 2006
- MURIATA, Abe - Creator
![© Abe Muriata/Copyright Agency Artwork Jawun (Basket) this artwork made of Twined lawyer vine (Calamus caryotoides), created in 2006-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.185_001_4.jpg?itok=5tweb21z)
Jawun (Basket) 2006
- MURIATA, Abe - Creator
![© Mary Nalmakarra/Copyright Agency Artwork Basket this artwork made of Woven pandanus, dyes, created in 1999-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2000.008_001_4.jpg?itok=5yvdzekl)
Basket 1999
- NALMAKARRA, Mary - Creator
![© Nellie Nambayana Artwork Basket this artwork made of Woven pandanus, dyes, created in 1999-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2000.006_001_4.jpg?itok=2LF0y8_9)
Basket 1999
- NAMBAYANA, Nellie - Creator
![© Nellie Nambayana Artwork Basket this artwork made of Woven pandanus, dyes, created in 1999-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2000.007_001_4.jpg?itok=A5nRFvoh)
Basket 1999
- NAMBAYANA, Nellie - Creator
![© Mitjili Napurrula/Copyright Agency Artwork Uwalki this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 2002-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2003.208_002_4.jpg?itok=zZ3lSXsp)
Uwalki 2002
- NAPURRULA, Mitjili - Creator
![Angelina Ngal/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Arlparra Country this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen, created in 2006-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.127_001_6.jpg?itok=DaAMFr9q)
Arlparra Country 2006
- NGAL, Angelina - Creator
![Kathleen Ngal/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork (Untitled) this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, created in 2010-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2013.017_001_3.jpg?itok=X3Z_Qabv)
(Untitled) 2010
- NGAL, Kathleen - Artist
![Kathleen Ngal/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Bush plum country this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen, created in 2006-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.128_001_6.jpg?itok=NE59scmb)
Bush plum country 2006
- NGAL, Kathleen - Creator
![Poly Ngal/Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency Artwork Emu seed country this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen, created in 2006-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2008.129_001_6.jpg?itok=Y7LGpLX7)
Emu seed country 2006
- NGAL, Poly - Creator
![Mavis Ngallametta Artwork Pamp (Swamp) this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on linen, created in 2009-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2015.096_003_4.jpg?itok=iBpfhOV5)
Pamp (Swamp) 2009
- NGALLAMETTA, Mavis - Creator
![Dick Ngulmarmar/Copyright Agency Artwork Untitled this artwork made of Natural pigments on eucalyptus bark, created in 1960-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.286_001_3.jpg?itok=MWx6MYZX)
Untitled c.1965
- NGULMARMAR, Dick - Creator
![© Brian Robinson & Tamika Grant-Iramu Artwork Carving Country this artwork made of Vinyl-cut on Arches BFK Rives 300gsm and Hahnemuhle Hellweiss 350gsm alpha-cotton paper mounted on aluminium, created in 2019-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/2024-01/2023.262a-kk_20221125_ccallistemon_BrianRobinsonVisit_004.jpg.jpg?itok=zHVKxe59)
Carving Country 2019-2021
- ROBINSON, Brian - Creator
- GRANT-IRAMU, Tamika - Creator
![Artwork Sea plants this artwork made of Natural pigments on eucalyptus bark](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2020.294_001_5.jpg?itok=lVmx42R5)
Sea plants unknown
- UNKNOWN - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Textile length: Tharrkarri (Honey grevillea) 1996
- UTOPIA AWELY BATIK - Co-operative
- NGAL, Glory - Decorator
![Iyawi Wikilyiri/Copyright Agency Artwork Punu Tjuta this artwork made of Synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen, created in 2014-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2016.166_001.jpg?itok=Fra30EjD)
Punu Tjuta 2014
- WIKILYIRI, Iyawi - Creator
![© Philomena Wilson/Copyright Agency Artwork Burlupurr (dilly bag) this artwork made of Twined pandanus (Pandanus spiralis) fibre with string handle, created in 1997-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2002.056_001_4.jpg?itok=ZPm71bn8)
Burlupurr (dilly bag) 1997
- WILSON, Philomena - Creator
![© Deborah Wurrkidj/Copyright Agency Artwork Bag this artwork made of Knotted pandanus (Pandanus spiralis) fibre with natural dyes and string handle, created in 2001-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2002.057_23-1_0.jpg?itok=6HMoDzEU)
Bag 2001
- WURRKIDJ, Deborah - Creator
![© Deborah Wurrkidj/Copyright Agency Artwork Water peanuts this artwork made of Etching and chine collé on paper, created in 2001-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/2003.043_001_4.jpg?itok=Yx3Uq7RC)
Water peanuts 2001
- WURRKIDJ, Deborah - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Abmin (String bag) 2007
- YAM, Clara - Creator
![Artwork has not been digitised or not available due to pending copyright clearence, thus not currently available online](/sites/default/files/styles/large/filesqagoma/assets/image-pending.jpg?itok=SDhxQrcw)
Abmin (String bag) 2007
- YAM, Mynor - Creator
![© Mrs Burton & Kunmanara Williamson](/system/files/styles/wide/private/object-images/2012.270_001_4.jpg?itok=TpuAPPvu)
Feature image: Pitjantjatjara artists Mrs Burton and Kunmanara Williamson’s Punu 2011 / Synthetic polymer paint on linen / Purchased 2012 with funds from Margaret Mittelheuser AM and Cathryn Mittelheuser AM through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / © The artists
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