SKU #: ALDO1201
Dharrang is a word from Wiradjuri language, meaning message stick.
‘Message sticks’ were used as a traditional way of communication.
Message sticks were transmitted between different communities across the massive landscape of Australia. Messages communicated may have included announcements of ceremonies, invitations to meetings, corroborees, or marriages.
In many cases, message sticks were objects that granted its carrier a safe passage and entry into the lands of other mobs, and on some occasions, the sticks were burnt after the message was received, to keep some business confidential.
Artist Name - Maria Watson-Trudgett
Artist's story in PDF format can be viewed in the specifications section
Features:
- Artworks are printed using high quality archival inks
- Framed canvas is stretched on solid timber stretcher bars & framed with solid timber outer frame
- Keep out of direct sunlight to ensure its longer life
- All canvases & framed paper prints arrive ready to hang
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Black Framed Canvas / H125 x W165cm
- Overall: 125cm H x 165cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 8 Kilograms
- Overall: 165cm H x 125cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 8 Kilograms
- Overall: 95cm H x 125cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 5.5 Kilograms
- Overall: 125cm H x 95cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 5.5 Kilograms
- Overall: 120cm H x 160cm W x 3.5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 4.8 Kilograms
- Overall: 160cm H x 120cm W x 3.5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 4.8 Kilograms
- Overall: 90cm H x 120cm W x 3.5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 3 Kilograms
- Overall: 120cm H x 90cm W x 3.5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 3 Kilograms
- Overall: 125cm H x 165cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 8 Kilograms
- Overall: 165cm H x 125cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 8 Kilograms
- Overall: 95cm H x 125cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 5.5 Kilograms
- Overall: 125cm H x 95cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 5.5 Kilograms
- Overall: 125cm H x 165cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 8 Kilograms
- Overall: 165cm H x 125cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 8 Kilograms
- Overall: 95cm H x 125cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 5.5 Kilograms
- Overall: 125cm H x 95cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 5.5 Kilograms
- Overall: 125cm H x 165cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 8 Kilograms
- Overall: 165cm H x 125cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 8 Kilograms
- Overall: 95cm H x 125cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 5.5 Kilograms
- Overall: 125cm H x 95cm W x 5cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 5.5 Kilograms
Features
- Made to Order Yes
- Number of Pieces 1
- Shape / Orientation Square
- Primary Colour Pink
- Ready to Hang Yes
- Pieces included for hanging Wire hanging system
- Outdoor Use No
- Country of Manufacture Australia
- UV Resistant No
- First Nations Art Yes
Care Instructions
Keep out of direct sunlight; use weight appropriate hooks
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Traditional way of communicating
Artist Maria Watson-Trudgett expresses her Aboriginal culture through her paintings. Layered with pink and orange tones, this piece depicts how message sticks were transmitted between different communities across the massive landscape of Australia.
Display straight away
This artwork arrives with a handy wire hanging system, so it's ready to take pride of place on your wall straight away, displayed in either portrait or landscape orientation.
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5 stars
29 Jun 2026
Verified buyer
I have had so many compliments on this print is a great highlight in the family room you can add so many colours to your room just drawing from the colours from this print🩷
5 stars
8 Sep 2025
Verified buyer
Absolutely stunning, beautiful, delicate colors that blend in with my other furnitures. Or more like a highlight of the living room. I first worried 1.6*1.2 the biggest size would be too big for an apartment living room but it’s not. Can’t tell it’s printed and very calming with the creation theme behind it.
5 stars
20 Dec 2023
Verified buyer
Fantastic quality. Love it
5 stars
12 Oct 2023
Verified buyer
Lovely colours and detail
5 stars
25 Apr 2023
Verified buyer
Love my Art, prompt delivery and suits our room perfectly.
5 stars
21 Apr 2023
Verified buyer
Absolutely love it!
5 stars
26 Jul 2022
Verified buyer
Both fabulous products and highly recommend.
5 stars
22 May 2022
Verified buyer
Absolutely beautiful! Very vibrant and pleasant to look at!
5 stars
10 Feb 2022
Verified buyer
Love the colours looks great in the bedroom
5 stars
13 Jan 2022
Verified buyer
Absolutely stunning really vibrant brings a lot of warmth into the room. Good quality
FAQs
What is the Message Sticks artwork about?
The artwork refers to dharrang, a Wiradjuri word meaning message stick, which was traditionally used to communicate between communities across Australia. It is identified as First Nations art by Australian artist Maria Watson-Trudgett.
What canvas and frame options are available?
It comes in 20 options, including framed canvas and stretched canvas variations. Framed versions use solid timber outer frames, with black, walnut, oak or white finishes available.
Does the artwork arrive ready to hang?
Yes, it arrives ready to hang with a wire hanging system included. Stretched canvas options do not include an outer frame, while the framed canvas options do.
How should this wall art be cared for?
Keep it out of direct sunlight and use hooks appropriate for its weight. The artwork is intended for indoor use rather than outdoor display.
Is this artwork made to order?
Yes, this artwork is made to order. It is supplied as one canvas wall art piece.
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SKU #ALDO1201
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