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Oyster Dreaming

Dick Yambal
Oyster Dreaming
 1985

Medium
earth pigments on Stringybark (Eucalyptus sp.)

Measurements
132.2 × 64.7 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mrs Alma Roxanas, Member, 1996
©Dick Yambal Durrurrnga/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Ramingining, Northern Territory

Inscription
inscribed in fibre-tipped pen on reverse u.c.: RA / 03 / TEEEEEG
inscribed (vertically) in fibre-tipped pen on reverse c.: Dick Yambal / Liyagakawumirri
inscribed (inverted) in fibre-tipped pen on reverse l.r.: P4594 / OOETTT

Accession Number
1996.384

Department
First Nations Australia

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation

Physical description
The artist depicts a palm tree and edible nuts. The tree is surrounded by designs symbolising oyster shells glistening through shallow sea water. Witji, the rock python associated with the Wawilak Sisters is also depicted.

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