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Important Aboriginal + Oceanic Art - 6 October 2010  |  Melbourne

Lot 31
IMORAKA (THE GREEN TURTLE), LATE 1950S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

39.0 x 23.0 cm (irregular)



Estimate:
$1,600-1,800


Lot sold: $1,800 (inc. BP)


Lot Details

Description

IMORAKA (THE GREEN TURTLE), LATE 1950S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

39.0 x 23.0 cm (irregular)

Provenance

Painted on Groote Eylandt
Private collection, Melbourne
 

Catalogue text

During the creation time, the green turtle travelled with his family to the southern coast of Groote Eylandt where their bodies became rock formations. Today turtles come on shore at this place to lay their eggs and the local people perform increase ceremonies to ensure a plentiful supply of eggs.