Anmatjere Woman and Child
Height
7 metres
Year Built
2008
Address
Stuart Highway, Aileron, NT 0872
The Lowdown
The Anmatjere Woman and Child is a monumental 7-metre tall sculpture located at Aileron, Northern Territory, approximately 130km north of Alice Springs along the Stuart Highway. Created by artist Mark Egan, this impressive sculpture stands alongside the equally famous Big Anmatjere Man, together telling the story of the local Anmatjere people. The woman is depicted carrying a child, representing the nurturing and cultural continuity of the Indigenous community. The sculptures are located at the Aileron Roadhouse, making them an essential stop for travellers on the Stuart Highway between Darwin and Alice Springs.
Did you know?
"The Aileron Roadhouse is about 130km north of Alice Springs"
History
The Anmatjere Woman and Child was created by artist Mark Egan and installed at Aileron in 2008. The sculpture was commissioned to celebrate the local Anmatjere people and their connection to the land. Along with the Big Anmatjere Man, these sculptures have become iconic symbols of Indigenous culture in the Red Centre and are among the most photographed Big Things in the Northern Territory.
More Fun Facts
- •The sculpture stands 7 metres tall
- •Created by artist Mark Egan
- •Located alongside the Big Anmatjere Man (17m tall)
- •Represents the local Anmatjere people of Central Australia
- •The Aileron Roadhouse is about 130km north of Alice Springs
Visiting Tips
- 💡Stop at Aileron Roadhouse for refreshments
- 💡Photograph both the Woman and Child and the Big Anmatjere Man
- 💡Best visited on the drive between Darwin and Alice Springs
- 💡The sunset creates stunning silhouettes
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture at Aileron Roadhouse
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