Lot 61
Purukuparli
natural ochres on ironwood
187cm (height)
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Jilamara Arts and Crafts, Northern Territory (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Melbourne
"Purukuparli was the first mortal who performed the first Pukumani (funeral) ceremony to grieve for his dead son. He is shown here with ceremonial objects, false beard, traditional naga (skirt) and parmigini (armbands)."
As stated on the Jilamara Arts and Crafts certificate of authenticity
© Romolo Tipiloura/Copyright Agency, 2023
Indigenous Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8694
6:00pm - 28 August 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 25 - Sunday 27 August, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Lucy Foster
lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au
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