IMORAKA (THE GREEN TURTLE), LATE 1950S
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Artist Unknown (Groote Eylandt)
IMORAKA (THE GREEN TURTLE), LATE 1950S
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
39.0 x 23.0 cm (irregular)
Estimate:
$1,600-1,800
Sold for $1,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 17 - 6 October 2010, Melbourne
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.