Mickey of Ulladulla


'Mickey of Ulladulla',was a Dhurga man of coastal New South Wales who lived in the Moruya-Ulladulla area from the time of his birth in the 1820's till his death in 1891. His works, about 26 in all, depict a complex ceremonial, social and economic lifestyle that was under great pressure from the European invasion. This artwork, supplied by AIATSIS, is a valuable piece of Australia's indigenous heritage. It represents (particularly for the south-east region of New South Wales Australia), a strong continuity between traditional and contemporary Aboriginal arts.

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