Lot 82
Burrkunda 2007
synthetic polymer paint on linen
inscribed verso with artist's name, title and Mornington Island Art cat. no. 275-24
122 x 91cm
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
Mornington Island Art, Queensland (accompanied by a copy of the certificate of authenticity)
Private collection, Sydney
"In the old days our people would make scars on our body called burrkunda, to connect us to our family and as a sign of coming of age. Markings were made by our Elders cutting us with a sharp shell and our Mothers had the say as to where the marking would be on our body. Today we continue to make markings by painting paper and canvas. Together we make these markings, strengthening our connection to family and Country. Today we can share this, to a bigger world, so others would know about the past."
As stated on a copy of the Mornington Island Art certificate of authenticity.
© Paula Paul Kuruwarriyingathi Bijarrb/Copyright Agency, 2025
Fine Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8795
6:00pm - 21 October 2025
Hawthorn
VIEWING
SYD: Highlight lot 13
Fri 10 - Sun 12 Oct, 10am - 4pm, The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
MEL: Fri 17 Oct - Sun 19 Oct, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC
CONTACT
Wiebke Brix
wiebke.brix@leonardjoel.com.au
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