Myth and Magic
Art of the Sepik river, Papua New Guinea
Exhibition
7 Aug 2015 – 1 Nov 2015
7 Aug 2015 – 1 Nov 2015
![Stool backing with traditional figure with oversized head, facial decoration and paint, two smaller figures lie at base](https://media.nga.gov.au/XMStOjv6Gaj3tSmYl0dkmMFUD6E=/1600x0//national-gallery-of-australia/media/dd/images/ev.1e899e8.jpg)
Iatmul people, Orator's stool, Mid-20th Century prior to 1953, purchased 2008
About
![Myth and Magic Masthead](https://media.nga.gov.au/cGhSiQxFZM4qJccHGOkFfEL97uY=/adaptive-fit-in/1200x1200//national-gallery-of-australia/media/dd/images/MM.35797b4.png)
This exhibition showcases the unique cultures of the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea, a country that has been part of Australia's history and will very much be part of its future. Myth and magic opens as Papua New Guinea celebrates its 40th anniversary of independence.
Archived Site
The original website for this exhibition was published in 2015 and has been archived for research purposes.
![Screenshot of Myth and Magic Exhibition web page](https://media.nga.gov.au/0YZ4MHtNorazERGa_K7nLnSqcLw=/adaptive-fit-in/1200x1200//national-gallery-of-australia/media/dd/images/Myth_and_Magic.fe37bd3.png)