IMORAKA (THE GREEN TURTLE), LATE 1950S

natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark

39.0 x 23.0 cm (irregular)

Estimate:
$1,600 - $1,800

Sold:
$1,800 (inc. BP)

Lot 31

Artist Unknown (Groote Eylandt)

IMORAKA (THE GREEN TURTLE)

, LATE 1950S

lot details

Artist Unknown (Groote Eylandt)
IMORAKA (THE GREEN TURTLE), LATE 1950S
natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
39.0 x 23.0 cm (irregular)
Provenance

Painted on Groote Eylandt
Private collection, Melbourne

During the creation time, the green turtle travelled with his family to the southern coast of Groote Eylandt where their bodies became rock formations. Today turtles come on shore at this place to lay their eggs and the local people perform increase ceremonies to ensure a plentiful supply of eggs.