Painting by Meshak Nabageyo 2 Artworks Sold

Mimih Spirit Hunting 5370-18

Acrylic, Paper (Requires Framing)

20.5cm (W) x 61cm (H) x 0.5cm (D)

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Artwork Description

The artist has painted a Mimih spirit hunting. According to the Kunwinjku people of western Arnhem Land, Mimihs were the original spirit beings and taught Aboriginal people many of the skills they needed to survive in the bush along with ceremonies, dance and song. These spirits continue to live in rocks, trees and caves but are rarely seen by humans. They are frequently seen in the rock art of Arnhem Land as small, dynamic figures. They are usually shown with hunting weapons such as spears, woomeras, stone axes and digging sticks. Also often depicted are some of the spoils of the day - kangaroo, file snake, long yams, cheeky yams, and bush potato.

Artist Bio

Meshak is one of Injalak’s emerging young artists. His works commonly feature freshwater subjects such as long necked turtle, barramundi, yawk yawk. Other common stories include the turtle and echidna story and occasionally bewk bewk.Meshak Nabekeyo is the son of Robyn Nawirridj and Mugudu Nabegeyo.

Commissions

Meshak's studio is in Oenpelli