Lot 164

The work is in good condition overall. There are some minor surface marks, some inherent pigment, mostly around the edges. The white underpainting in the lower left has slowly become more visible through the black outline - a natural effect over time. Some of the ochre in the centre has diminished, as with age.
The work is stretched with black tape around the side and back edges. This has likely been done for aesthetic purposes and could be removed.
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Utopia Art, Northern Territory (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a photo of the artist in creation)
Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 21 June 2009, lot 94
Private collection, Melbourne

Natural earth ochres are used by the people of Utopia to decorate their bodies when a corroboree is performed. Part of this design also shows the (white) application of Down or feathers, which is part of the decoration.