Identity area
Reference code
AU ANUA 260-146
Title
Photographs of artworks and artefacts
Date(s)
- c1940s (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Context area
Name of creator
(1921- 2005)
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Photographs of bark coffins and human remains held at the Australian Museum in Chaseling Collection - many labelled as Yirrkala, 29.1.1941. Photographs of other artefacts held at the Australian Museum, including armbands and amulets. Christmas cards that have been sent to the Wurms which show aboriginal painting designs. Photographs of "Totemic Emblems" at the Art Gallery of New South Wales - from Milingimbi and Maningrida. Photographs of artworks from the Australian Museum and Art Gallery of NStephen Wurm. Photographs of Aboriginal man - Umbakumba (?) - with "stingray totem on a grave". Descriptions of some artworks, including traditional stories. Corespondence with Judith Ryan at the National Gallery of Victoria.