According to the Kunwinjku people of western Arnhem Land, the Mimih spirits were the first spiritual beings who taught the Aboriginal people many of the skills necessary for survival in the bush. They also taught them certain aspects of ceremonies.
The Mimih spirits are believed to inhabit the rocky escarpments around Gunbalanya, but as they are extremely shy, they are rarely seen by humans. They are often depicted in Arnhem Land rock art as small, dynamic figures, often accompanied by a range of hunting tools such as spears, spear throwers, dilly bags and fire sticks.
Joy GARLBIN
Mimih Spirit , 2013
Art : Aboriginal
Origine : Maningrida
Dimensions : 4 x 147 cm
Medium : Wood & natural pigments
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N° : 4919
