037
Charlie
Mardigan
Marringarr (1926–1986)
Sunday Business Grounds
natural pigments on bark
88 x 37cm (variable)
PROVENANCE
Dorothy Bennett, NT (bears remnant label verso)
Private Collection, Sydney
Label verso reads
The artist has here shown the corroboree grounds where the ‘Sunday
Business’ rites are held. These are the secret and sacred ceremonies
which are closely guarded by the old men and in which not many young men
now take part.
Around the painting run a series of ovals with black lines down the centre.
These are the hills surrounding the site. The next panel running parallel
closer to the centre of the painting on each side represents the hooked
spears used in the ceremony. Down the centre of the painting is the corroboree
ground with the triangles representing the places where each group sits.