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Ochre Bark Paintings and Sculptures

With every stroke of ochre, every carved line, Aboriginal artists in Arnhem Land breathe life into their artworks, crafting a deep connection between themselves and their land. These beautiful artworks are a bridge to the past and a lifeline for the future.

So, when you welcome one of these treasures into your space, you're not just decorating; you're connecting with a lineage of storytelling. You're embracing a piece of the Earth itself, transformed by skilled hands into something that speaks across generations. And, in doing so, you're supporting Aboriginal artists and their families, ensuring that these ancient narratives continue to resonate in the modern world.

Be proud to own original artworks certified by community-run Aboriginal art centres—the gold standard for ethical buying. With colour-accurate images, a 120-day return policy you likely won't need, and fast, free shipping, your purchase is both meaningful and easy.

Above Image: Courtesy Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts

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Aboriginal Art by Muluymuluy Wirrpanda, Yalata, 85x38cm Bark - ART ARK® Aboriginal Art by Muluymuluy Wirrpanda, Yalata, 85x38cm Bark - ART ARK®
Muluymuluy Wirrpanda, Yalata, 85x38cm Bark — $1,199
Aboriginal Art by Ḏirrpu Marawili Noŋgirrŋa, Djapu Design, 83x32cm Bark - ART ARK® Aboriginal Art by Ḏirrpu Marawili Noŋgirrŋa, Djapu Design, 83x32cm Bark - ART ARK®
Ḏirrpu Marawili Noŋgirrŋa, Djapu Design, 83x32cm Bark — $1,699
Aboriginal Art by Datjuluma Guyula Caroline, Marawili Tree, 109x45cm Bark - ART ARK® Aboriginal Art by Datjuluma Guyula Caroline, Marawili Tree, 109x45cm Bark - ART ARK®
Datjuluma Guyula Caroline, Marawili Tree, 109x45cm Bark — $2,099
Aboriginal Art by Djul’djul Gurruwiwi Susan Wunuŋmurra, Djaykuŋ ga Guḏurrku, 88x49cm Bark - ART ARK® Aboriginal Art by Djul’djul Gurruwiwi Susan Wunuŋmurra, Djaykuŋ ga Guḏurrku, 88x49cm Bark - ART ARK®
Djul’djul Gurruwiwi Susan Wunuŋmurra, Djaykuŋ ga Guḏurrku, 88x49cm Bark — $1,249
Aboriginal Art by Ḏirrpu Marawili Noŋgirrŋa, Djapu Design, 95x36cm Bark - ART ARK® Aboriginal Art by Ḏirrpu Marawili Noŋgirrŋa, Djapu Design, 95x36cm Bark - ART ARK®
Ḏirrpu Marawili Noŋgirrŋa, Djapu Design, 95x36cm Bark — $2,099
Aboriginal Art by Paul Nabulumo Namarinjmak, Djabbo (Northern Spotted Quoll), 125x23cm - ART ARK® Aboriginal Art by Paul Nabulumo Namarinjmak, Djabbo (Northern Spotted Quoll), 125x23cm - ART ARK®
Paul Nabulumo Namarinjmak, Djabbo (Northern Spotted Quoll), 125x23cm — $1,399
Aboriginal Art by Yimula Munuŋgurr, Djapu Design, 81x40cm Bark Painting - ART ARK® Aboriginal Art by Yimula Munuŋgurr, Djapu Design, 81x40cm Bark Painting - ART ARK®
Yimula Munuŋgurr, Djapu Design, 81x40cm Bark Painting — $899
Aboriginal Art by Wulu Marawili, Garraŋali (Maḏarrpa clan), 124x51cm - ART ARK® Aboriginal Art by Wulu Marawili, Garraŋali (Maḏarrpa clan), 124x51cm - ART ARK®
Wulu Marawili, Garraŋali (Maḏarrpa clan), 124x51cm — $2,499
Aboriginal Art by Yirrinyina #2. Yunupiŋu, Gurtha, 93x35cm Bark - ART ARK® Aboriginal Art by Yirrinyina #2. Yunupiŋu, Gurtha, 93x35cm Bark - ART ARK®
Yirrinyina #2. Yunupiŋu, Gurtha, 93x35cm Bark — $2,199
Aboriginal Art by Merrkiyawuy #2 Munuŋgurr, Dhatam, 96x45cm Bark - ART ARK® Aboriginal Art by Merrkiyawuy #2 Munuŋgurr, Dhatam, 96x45cm Bark - ART ARK®
Merrkiyawuy #2 Munuŋgurr, Dhatam, 96x45cm Bark — $2,099
Aboriginal Art by Wulu Marawili, Garraŋali (Maḏarrpa clan), 151x62cm Bark - ART ARK® Aboriginal Art by Wulu Marawili, Garraŋali (Maḏarrpa clan), 151x62cm Bark - ART ARK®
Wulu Marawili, Garraŋali (Maḏarrpa clan), 151x62cm Bark — $4,499
Aboriginal Art by Djul’djul Gurruwiwi Susan Wunuŋmurra, Witij - Rainbow Serpent, 96x48cm Bark - ART ARK® Aboriginal Art by Djul’djul Gurruwiwi Susan Wunuŋmurra, Witij - Rainbow Serpent, 96x48cm Bark - ART ARK®

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Djul’djul Gurruwiwi Susan Wunuŋmurra, Witij - Rainbow Serpent, 96x48cm Bark — $1,799
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03/01/2025
katherine k.
Australia
Beautiful Bark
I have received my amazingly beautiful Bark Art by Raphael Wurrkidj. It is hung proudly above my piano with my central desert weaving - dilly bags and basket. I am so very grateful for Raphael's artwork, please thank them for me.
Raphael Wurrkidj, Kun-madj - Large Dillybag Vine, 76x41cm Bark Painting
02/27/2025
Julia C.
Australia
Love love love
Gorgeous piece of art by a renowned artist! Postage was so quick. It’s great to know that this art was purchased ethically
Ivy Pareroultja, Glen Helen - West MacDonnell Ranges, 36x26cm
02/19/2025
Mathew K.
Australia
Beautiful
Thank you to all involved!
Evelyn Nangala Robertson, Ngapa Jukurrpa - Pirlinyarnu, 30x30cm
02/16/2025
Shelley B.
Australia
I love Art Ark
Art Ark is so easy - I am a repeat customer. Approachable, very fast turnaround and most importantly there is transparency of who and from which community the art originates. Love the pieces I am now lucky enough to have in my home.
Vanetta Nampijinpa Hudson, Warlukurlangu Jukurrpa (Fire country Dreaming), 122x61cm
02/13/2025
David H.
Australia
Great service
I did like the quick service and good prices that Art Ark provide. I’ve particularly loved my latest painting by Leston Japaljarri Spencer, Warna Jukurrpa (Snake Dreaming), 122x107cm.
Leston Japaljarri Spencer, Warna Jukurrpa (Snake Dreaming), 122x107cm
02/12/2025
Arlene L.
United States
Love it!
Beautiful and easy. I’ve taken a while to get my painting mounted and looking forward to it gracing my house next week.
Jeffrey Jangala Gallagher, Yankirri Jukurrpa (Emu Dreaming) - Ngarlikurlangu, 61x46cm
02/02/2025
Melissa I.
United States
Amazing!
Art Ark is an amazing organization doing very important work. I reached out to Guy about visiting the gallery on our stopover in Launceston, and he very kindly welcomed us in, taught us about the organization and about aboriginal art, and told us about the artists and their work. There's an...Art Ark is an amazing organization doing very important work. I reached out to Guy about visiting the gallery on our stopover in Launceston, and he very kindly welcomed us in, taught us about the organization and about aboriginal art, and told us about the artists and their work. There's an incredible array of paintings, and Guy was very patient with us while we made our decision. When we got home to the U.S., our paintings were already there waiting for us. I can't recommend Art Ark enough for their ethics, professionalism, and the sheer quality of these incredible pieces of art.
Amanda Daegar, Ngayuku Ngura, 120x70cm
02/01/2025
Lachlan R.
Australia
Seriously Excellent
A fantastic end to end experience. My artwork arrived extremely well wrapped and packaged. The description and photos online were great and matched the product sent. Will definitely use ArtArk again.
Nathania Nangala Granites, Warlukurlangu Jukurrpa (Fire country Dreaming), 122x107cm
01/23/2025
Lauren B.
Australia
Renae Nelson, Mamungari
I love this piece more in person than I thought I would! I’ve ordered from Art Ark multiple times, and each time the art that has arrived has been as pictured (or better). This time it was packaged, shipped and arrived within two days of ordering - exceptional service. Thank you
Renae Nelson, Mamungari, 61x44cm
01/15/2025
PANOS T.
Greece
kudos!
very professional the artwork was as expected. Thank you Guy and Tamika Nangala Cook
Tamika Nangala Cook, Ngurlu Jukurrpa (Native Seed Dreaming), 40x40cm
01/13/2025
Nina H.
Australia
Tina’s incredible artwork
Buying art online can sometimes be daunting but my experience at the Art Ark was first class. Extraordinarily helpful, extremely descriptive and left me feeling confident in the process. When my art arrived it was so well packed to keep it safe and to say I was delighted was an understatement....Buying art online can sometimes be daunting but my experience at the Art Ark was first class. Extraordinarily helpful, extremely descriptive and left me feeling confident in the process. When my art arrived it was so well packed to keep it safe and to say I was delighted was an understatement. Thank you so much
Tina Napangardi Martin, Jintiparnta Jukurrpa (Desert Truffle Dreaming) - Mina Mina, 183x152cm
01/13/2025
Kathleen W.
France
Lovely paintings that crossed the world in perfect condition
As with previous purchases, these ArtArk paintings arrived in very good time, in excellent condition, and Guy was a great help with typical customs/VAT officials in France. The paintings are beautiful, the colours more vibrant than they appear on my computer screen. Can't wait to stretch them onto...As with previous purchases, these ArtArk paintings arrived in very good time, in excellent condition, and Guy was a great help with typical customs/VAT officials in France. The paintings are beautiful, the colours more vibrant than they appear on my computer screen. Can't wait to stretch them onto frames myself - and thanks to Guy, I have the confidence to do that - and geet them on the walls.
Debbie Napaljarri Brown, Wanakiji Jukurrpa (Bush Tomato Dreaming), 122x61cm
01/12/2025
Jacquelyn M.
Australia
Gift Voucher
I’ve purchased some paintings for myself, Guy is always helpful and I love my artwork so much that I decided to buy a gift voucher as a wedding present for my niece.
Gift Card
01/12/2025
Josephine H.
Australia
Excellent professional and wonderful.
Thank you so much for the wonderful packaging of the magnificent painting by Mervyn Rubuntja. Everything about it is superb. The paperwork is also fantastic. Suffice to say I knew and worked with Wenton Rubuntja when I moved to central Australia in the mid 1980s. The houses of all my friends and...Thank you so much for the wonderful packaging of the magnificent painting by Mervyn Rubuntja. Everything about it is superb. The paperwork is also fantastic. Suffice to say I knew and worked with Wenton Rubuntja when I moved to central Australia in the mid 1980s. The houses of all my friends and family as well as our own house here in Adelaide are full of Wenten pieces both watercolour and dot paintings, on board and canvas and anything else he could find! He was an incredible man and it was wonderful to read the notes. I worked in the establishment of old people’s services and had a lot to do with Wenten and the elders in his family. As you can imagine my memories of Mervyn are of a very young boy. What I do know is that he is just utterly brilliant, his talent is outstanding and everything he does just leaps right off the paper. I had never looked at Art Ark before and was scrolling through really admiring the quality of the works and whamo there was the Mervyn and my father who has two Mervyn postcard size works I bought him, is about to turn 100, and I acted FAST! – but not as fast as my father acted when he opened the package in Sydney. He absolutely loves it and I wasn’t going to make him wait one day to look at it and enjoy it. He is very discerning and an art fanatic to put it mildly. So it’s at the framers my father rushed his almost one hundred feet out the door and had already decided where it would go on his walls. So thank you for the wonderful quality and the superb packaging (only one small pressure mark on the cardboard outside but nothing deep or problematic about it) and for giving my Dad so much joy. We miss Central Australia, we were at Wenten’s funeral and the pull of central Australia is always present. We have a lovely Mervyn painting which we have yet to frame (I did not inherit my father’s capacity for speed) and we treasure it. Thanks so much. Excellent professional and wonderful. Cheers Jo
Mervyn Rubuntja, Rutjipma (Mt Sonder), 54x35cm
01/11/2025
Isobel M.
Australia
A hidden gem!
We had the pleasure of visiting Guy’s gallery in Launceston and were blown away by the stunning collection of artwork. The gallery is a real hidden gem. We purchased a gorgeous piece by the talented Audrey that we absolutely love. The entire experience was excellent—highly recommend making an...We had the pleasure of visiting Guy’s gallery in Launceston and were blown away by the stunning collection of artwork. The gallery is a real hidden gem. We purchased a gorgeous piece by the talented Audrey that we absolutely love. The entire experience was excellent—highly recommend making an appointment if you’re in Tasmania. Thank you, Guy! Izzy & Sam
Audrey Brumby, Ngura Tjuta Munu Tjukula Tjuta, 220x142cm
01/09/2025
Sara C.
Australia
Thanks art ark!
Fast and friendly. Love the detail of narrative provided with the art piece. Thanks so much for my artwork!
Christine Nakamarra Curtis, Mina Mina Jukurrpa, 107x61cm
01/07/2025
Michael B.
Australia
Great experience
Our art arrived home before we did and we are really happy with these beautiful First Nations art works. Our experince buying them was great and they were so well packaged. We also appreciate the information on the artists and their stories. I will recommend Art Ark to our friends. Kind...Our art arrived home before we did and we are really happy with these beautiful First Nations art works. Our experince buying them was great and they were so well packaged. We also appreciate the information on the artists and their stories. I will recommend Art Ark to our friends. Kind regards, Janelle
Naomi Kantjuri - Tjanpi Basket
01/07/2025
Michael B.
Australia
Great experience
Our art arrived home before we did and we are really happy with these beautiful First Nations art works. Our experience buying them was great and they were so well packaged. We also appreciate the information on the artists and their stories. I will recommend Art Ark to our friends. Kind...Our art arrived home before we did and we are really happy with these beautiful First Nations art works. Our experience buying them was great and they were so well packaged. We also appreciate the information on the artists and their stories. I will recommend Art Ark to our friends. Kind regards, Janelle
Tanya Nungarrayi Collins, Watiya-warnu Jukurrpa (Seed Dreaming), 61x30cm
01/03/2025
ALAN R.
Australia
Easy
A prompt and easy buy, thanks!
Simone Nampijinpa Brown, Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming) - Puyurru, 30x30cm
12/24/2024
David S.
Australia
Easy purchase
Great service. Prompt and well packed delivery. Thank you
Yawuku #2 Garmu, Bathi (woven basket)
12/21/2024
Lynne S.
Australia
Art Purchase
Fantastic service. Guy is very knowledgeable and accommodating. I have now bought several paintings from Art Ark and can highly recommend this gallery
Lena Young, Ngayuku Ngura, 49x46cm
12/10/2024
Penny G.
Australia
Bright, Colourful, perfect gift
Thank-you to Art Ark and to other reviewers for sharing their wonderful experiences. As promised the painting we ordered arrived the next day. I was keen to get it straight away so I can get it stretched before our local art shop closed for Christmas. Art Ark is certainly reliable in their delivery...Thank-you to Art Ark and to other reviewers for sharing their wonderful experiences. As promised the painting we ordered arrived the next day. I was keen to get it straight away so I can get it stretched before our local art shop closed for Christmas. Art Ark is certainly reliable in their delivery times. As other reviews have said, and I couldn't agree more, the paintings are brighter and so evocative in person. This painting is bought as a gift for my son's 18th birthday. Yes, it's not a traditional 18th birthday gift but it makes sense for him for many reasons. I'm honoured to share the beauty and the stories of Australian indigenous artists with our son to mark his journey to adulthood in Australia. Thank-you.
Inawantji Jennifer Forbes, Minyma Kutjara, 91x61cm
12/10/2024
Briony L.
Australia
Stunning artwork
This piece by Doreen Chapman is as beautiful in person as it was when I saw it online. The subtle details like how it is painted on a black background and the lie bits of teal, really make the painting pop! The customer service from Guy has been exceptional. It’s always a pleasure to shop with Art...This piece by Doreen Chapman is as beautiful in person as it was when I saw it online. The subtle details like how it is painted on a black background and the lie bits of teal, really make the painting pop! The customer service from Guy has been exceptional. It’s always a pleasure to shop with Art Ark.
Doreen Chapman, Untitled, 76x46cm
12/10/2024
Jean P.
Spain
achat toile
Organisation très sérieuse. Toile emballée avec beaucoup de précautions et parfaitement protégée. Envoie international rapide dès la commande. Organisation garantie. Jean Pierre POLI
Renae Nelson, Mamungari, 107x46cm
12/09/2024
Michelle D.
Australia
Dream Experience
I recently purchased an Indigenous artwork, and it’s absolutely stunning. The colors and storytelling within the piece are captivating, and it adds such warmth and character to my space. A meaningful and beautifully crafted addition to my home—I couldn’t be happier with this purchase and experience...I recently purchased an Indigenous artwork, and it’s absolutely stunning. The colors and storytelling within the piece are captivating, and it adds such warmth and character to my space. A meaningful and beautifully crafted addition to my home—I couldn’t be happier with this purchase and experience with Art Ark.
Leanne Nungarrayi Jurrah, Yankirri Jukurrpa (Emu Dreaming) - Ngarlikurlangu, 46x46cm
12/04/2024
Don M.
Australia
Impressed
Thanks for my recent purchase which arrived on time and in good order. I have purchased several pieces of indigenous art from numerous galleries over the years but I have to say that the process with ART ARK has impressed me greatly. It's obvious that you run a well managed ethical and extremely...Thanks for my recent purchase which arrived on time and in good order. I have purchased several pieces of indigenous art from numerous galleries over the years but I have to say that the process with ART ARK has impressed me greatly. It's obvious that you run a well managed ethical and extremely efficient business and for that you deserve the utmost credit. I look forward to making further purchases in the future and enjoying your knowledgeable and informative emails. Regards, Don
Kaylisha Napaljarri Ross, Ngatijirri Jukurrpa (Budgerigar Dreaming), 50x40cm
12/04/2024
Helen W.
Australia
I love my indigenous art collection!
I have been purchasing magical pieces from Art Ark over the last couple of years. It is important to me that the artist is well represented and I love that Art Ark collaborates with community and not for profit centres. I have learnt so much about indigenous art and the artists of the works I have...I have been purchasing magical pieces from Art Ark over the last couple of years. It is important to me that the artist is well represented and I love that Art Ark collaborates with community and not for profit centres. I have learnt so much about indigenous art and the artists of the works I have bought. I've been able to share this knowledge with family and friends. Delivery is very reliable and fast. And Guy is a delight! Thank you for your great service! Helen Whelan
Melissa Henry, Liru, 61x46cm
12/03/2024
Chloe S.
Australia
Sirius DOH
smooth process from Quoting to ordering and delivering the items on time
Pandanus Woven Mat (75-85cm centres)
12/01/2024
Lisa P.
Australia
Beautiful piece and great company to deal with
Piece arrived safely and very quickly. The artwork was exactly as it was advertised on the website. Extremely pleased with the whole process.
Djul’djul Gurruwiwi Susan Wunuŋmurra, Witij - Rainbow Serpent, 96x48cm Bark
11/28/2024
Tim W.
Australia
Stunning art work which teaches the origin of star systems
I was impressed by Art Ark’s ethical commitment to deliver economic benefits back to Indigenous artists. That my painting was delivered within 3 days after bracing myself for a three week wait, blew my mind. And the art itself? Stunning
Jennifer Mintaya Connelly Ward, Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters Story), 102x76cm
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