LORRKON, 1999

Important Aboriginal Art
Melbourne
26 March 2014
152

IVAN NAMIRRKKI

born 1961
LORRKON, 1999

natural earth pigments on carved hardwood hollow log

115.0 cm height

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 4,500
Provenance

Maningrida Arts and Culture, Northern Territory (cat. 37291999CW)
Private collection, Sydney

Catalogue text

This work is accompanied by certificate of authenticity from Maningrida Arts and Culture which states in part: 'Ivan Namirrki has painted the hollow log with clan designs important for his Kardbam clan. Species like barramundi, catfish, goanna, long neck turtle and water lily are not only important in a ceremonial context but are also part of the bush food gathered during the year.'