Accession numberMA2015.21Artist/makerMick Kubarkku (b.Circa 1925, d.2008)Primary makerMick KubarkkuTitleThe Rock KangarooObject typeBarkMaterialsBark PaintingMeasurement69.5 x 37.5cm (2' 3 3/8" x 1' 2 3/4")CollectionMilton Roxanas CollectionIndigenousIndigenous AustralianCredit lineDonated to the University Collection through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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Caption info
Region - Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), Western Arnhem Land This painting describes the correct preparation of kangaroo meat Donated by Dr Milton Roxanas through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Place of productionArnhem Land/Northern Territory/AustraliaControlling institutionThe University GalleryUniversity asset number 022716-00
Accession statusAccessionedAccession date08 Jul 2014StatusActiveAcquisition methodCultural GiftAcquisition date25 Apr 2015Acquisition valuation$2,525.00Acquisition notesThe Roxanas Collection of Aboriginal Art, Bonhams. Lot #146, $1,000-$1,500.Acquisition authorityDonated to the University of Newcastle through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Valuation
Current valuation$1,250.00Opening valuation$1,250Closing valuation$1,250Insurance Report 1000>IncludeInsurance Report 5000>Do Not Include
Image: Mick Kubarkku, The Rock Kangaroo, Painting on Bark, 69.5 x 37.5cm Milton Roxanas Collection. The University Gallery, accessed 25/01/2026, https://gallery.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/1402
