Paddy Compass Namatbara

1889 — 1972

Paddy Compass Namatbara (1890-1973)

Paddy Compass Namadbara, skin name Na-Bulanj, was an Aboriginal Australian artist and traditional healer, or marrkidjbu, from western Arnhem land. He was a member of the Alarrdju clan. Namadbara was renowned for his abilities as a healer, his bark paintings, and his skills as a mentor for younger generations.

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Bark Painting

Paddy Compass Namatbara Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Barramundi

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Female mimi figure

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Female Mimi figure

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Freshwater goanna

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Goanna, Dua moiety animal

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Maam spirit

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Maam, malignant spirit, male figure with multiple arms and legs

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Maam, malignant spirit, male figure with multiple arms and two penises

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Maam, malignant spirit, one figure with multiple arms and legs

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Maam, malignant spirit, one male figure with multiple arms and legs

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Maam, malignant spirit, one male figure with multiple arms legs and penises

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Maam, malignant spirits associated with love magic

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Maam, malignant spirits, one female figure with multiple arms and legs and one male figure

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Male Mimi figure

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Mimi spirits two female figures

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Mimi spirits, five figures two of whom carry woomeras

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Mimi spirits, two male figures

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Mimi spirits, two male figures

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Mimi spirits; two male figures

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

Mimi spirits; two male figures

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia

No Title (long neck turtle)

Paddy Compass Namatbara National Gallery of Australia