Morning Star and yam - Murrungun mortuary rites
MUNBARRARRA: artist
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Yams are both a symbol and manifestation of Banumbirr, the Morning Star, in Arnhem Land. A Banumbirr ceremony is often performed as part of the final funeral ceremony by people and groups across Arnhem Land.
Title
Morning Star and yam - Murrungun mortuary rites
Artist/Maker and role
MUNBARRARRA: artist
Medium
ochres on eucalyptus bark
Measurements
88 x 41.8cm
Credit line
Purchased through the Western Australian Government, 1988
The State Art Collection, The Art Gallery of Western Australia
Accession number
1988/1131