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Lot 85

ARTIST UNKNOWN (born 20th Century)
A Pair of Groote Eylandt Mokoy Figures 1969
carved wood with natural earth pigments
inscribed at base: GROOTE EYLANDT / 1969 / ANGURUGU MISSION
49cm (height) each

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

Sold for $2,000

Both works are in good condition naturally showing some age. The surface pigment is wearing in areas particularly on one work, in the lower area (near base). Both works are stable standing independently on their respective bases, however one works bears a significant crack running up the grain of the wood.


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Angurugu Mission, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory
Private collection, Melbourne

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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