Kulata Tjuta

Place Oceania: Australia, South Australia
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

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.