Namarrkon (Lightning Man)
Namarrkon is the Lightning Man, the source of the fierce tropical storms in Western Arnhem Land during the big wet. Namarrkon’s body is shaped like a praying-mantis. He makes lightning flashes with lightning rods that go around his body from his ears to his genitals.
In this painting Namarrkon’s power to light up the sky is expressed by the wild illuminated face of the figure, energetic hatching, arched elbow and flexed hands. He is often depicted with stone axes attached to his knees and elbows.
Namarrkon is honoured in song and dance during ceremonies, so that he remains content and does not alter the balance of the seasons.
- Dimensions: 80cm x 36cm
- Cat No. 844-24
Timothy was born in Mudginbardi (Mudginberri) Outstation, growing up between Mudginbardi and Jabiru attending school. Tim grew up learning to paint from his brother in law, Joshua Bangarr and now passes his knowledge on to his son Amos Djandjomerr.
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