Mardayin at Mukkamukka

Artist John Mawurndjul (1952)

Date2004

Object number00030118

NameEtching

MediumInk on paper

DimensionsSight: 200 x 125 mm
Overall: 380 x 290 mm
Sheet: 380 x 290 mm

ClassificationsArt

Credit LineAustralian National Maritime Museum Collection

Terms

DescriptionThis work concerns a major patrimoiety ceremony of a secret and scared nature called Mardayin. Mukka mukka is the name for a large area of land around the Mann River about 50 km south of Maningrida. It encompasses Mawurndjal's mother's country and a large chain of billabongs in lowlands surrounding the Mann River. The etching refers to Mukkamukka which is in the Dangkorlo clan estate in the Mann River region. In one small billabong is the Mardayin ceremony sacred site. Some elements of this design are abstract references to the components of the ceremony. S