Narmarnkorl (barramundi)

Artist Jimmy Njiminjuma (1945-2004)

Date2001

Object number00034331

NamePainting

MediumOchres, bark

DimensionsOverall: 1640 x 400 mm, 5 mm, 2300 kg
Display Dimensions: 1644 x 405 mm, 3 mm, 2300 kg

ClassificationsArt

Credit LineANMM Collection

Terms

DescriptionA bark paining of narmatnkorl (barramundi) by Kurulk artist Jimmy Njiminjuma. Region: Central Amhem Land Language: Kuninjku (Eastern Kunwinjku) Clan: Kurulk clan Moiety/Social Grouping: Dhuwa Moiety; Balang subsection Country: Kurrurldul and Kakodbebuldi SignificanceBarramundi were and still are an important food resource for Indigenous people, and held in high regard by non-Indigenous people as sporting fish. These fish are caught throughout Jimmy Njiminjuma's clan area, either in fish-traps woven from pandanus or sedge grass or hunted with spears and fishing lines in billabongs and streams where they shelter under fallen logs.