Lot 83
Ceremonial Mokuy 2009 (pair of works)
synthetic polymer paint on milkwood
inscribed on tape verso with Alcaston Gallery cat. no. AK15536 (1)
43.5cm and 56cm (height)
Estimate $700 - $900
Very good condition with some minor surface imperfections, housed on a custom made base. (LEONARD JOEL DELIVERY SIZE SMALL)
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Elcho Island Arts, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity)
Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne 2009 (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Melbourne
Dhapirrk Djama: New Prints and Sculpture from Elcho Island, Northern Territory, Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne 8 - 23 December 2009
David Djarrka is a carver from the Galiwinku community in Elcho Island. He also paints in the typical rarrk style from his homeland depicting sea animals and traditional themes.
Indigenous Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8377
6:00pm - 24 February 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 February, 10am - 4pm
Monday 22 - Tuesday 23 February, by appointment
CONTACT
Lucy Foster
lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au
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