Lot 68
Turtini, Nguiu Bathurst Island
natural ochres on canvas
inscribed verso with artist's name and Tiwi Design stamp with cat. no. 555-04
80 x 80cm
Estimate $2,000 - $4,000
Tiwi Designs, Northern Territory (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Melbourne
"That poles name Turtini- pukamani pole. For ceremony, when people, they pass away. We put pukamani pole up for the last ceremony to help that spirit go to next world. Family make pukamani pole for than final pukamani ceremony."
As stated on the Tiwi Designs certificate of authenticity.
Indigenous Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8647
6:00pm - 22 August 2022
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 August, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Lucy Foster
lucy.foster@leonardjoel.com.au
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