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Malungu
Malungu

Malungu

Artist (1975)
Date2007
Object number00056320
NameLinocut
MediumPaper, ink
DimensionsOverall: 560 × 765 mm
Image: 301 × 507 mm
Copyright© Alick Tipoti
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineAustralian National Maritime Museum Collection Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Alick Tipoti
DescriptionThis linocut print by Torres Strait Islander artist, Alick Tipoti is titled 'Malungu' (From the Sea. It depicts men returning to their island after hunting for dhangal (dugong) and waaru (turtle) against skies that represent zibazib (sunset) and bani (dawn). The animals were killed in the traditional way, using a wap (harpoon) which can be seen lying across the shoulder of the buway garka (hunter).SignificanceAlick Tipoti is committed to telling the stories of his people, the Maluyigal of Zenadh Kes (Torres Strait), and thereby preserving their rich cultural history and traditions. This linocut depicts traditional hunting methods and is the print from the linoleum block that is also in the collection. Although the National Maritime Collection holds a number of Tipoti's prints, this is the only one that also has it printer's block.



Lino block for Malungu
Alick Tipoti
2006
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Alick Tipoti
2016
Danagi Waaru
Alick Tipoti
2015
Ngay
Alick Tipoti
2009
Sesere Bu Shell
Alick Tipoti
2015
Aypulumay Gul
Alick Tipoti
2020
Zugubal
Alick Tipoti
2006
Wadh, Zigin, Ar Kusikus
Alick Tipoti
2005
Inurau Thonarnu
Alick Tipoti
1994
Kaygasiw Usul
Alick Tipoti
2014