Mawalan Marika

Mawalan Marika
Bornc.1908
Died26 November 1967
NationalityAustralian
Known forBark paintings, political activism
ChildrenWandjuk Marika (son)
Banduk Marika (daughter)
Dhuwarrwarr Marika (daughter)
Bayngul and Laklak
RelativesMathaman Marika, Milirrpum Marika, Roy Dadaynga Marika, Dhunggala Marika (brothers)

Mawalan Marika (c.1908–1967), often referred to as Mawalan 1 Marika to distinguish from Mawalan 2 Marika,[1] was an Aboriginal Australian artist and the leader of the Rirratjingu clan of the Yolngu people of north-east Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory of Australia. He is known for his bark paintings, carvings and political activism.[2]

  1. ^ "The Marika family". National Museum of Australia. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Mawalan Marika". Aboriginal Bark Paintings. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2020.