Place | Oceania: Australia, South Australia |
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Accession Number | AWM2016.167.2 |
Collection type | Art |
Measurement | Framed: 154.8 cm x 103.8 cm x 3.5 cm; unframed: 151 cm x 101 cm |
Object type | Painting |
Physical description | synthetic polymer paint on linen |
Maker |
Ken, Freddy |
Place made | Australia: South Australia |
Date made | 2015 |
Conflict |
Period 2010-2019 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
Kulata Tjuta
Description
This painting commemorates Indigenous military service through the story of 'Kulata Tjuta' [many spears]. It is a tribute to the Anangu men who have fought to protect their country presenting a history of Indigenous military service as synonymous with warrior culture.