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Australian Aboriginal Carved Goanna With Intricate Ochre Markings Papunya 1970s




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Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:3848265Product Type: Carvings
Era: 1970sProvenance: Private Collection.
Material: WoodOriginating Region: Australia
Original/Reproduction: Original
Original Description:
CARVED GOANNA LIZARD WITH DELICATE OCHRE DECORATION  1970s  Papunya Region Central Australia  Dimensions Length 69 cmWidth  8 cmDepth   8 cm Carved from a single piece of wood this totemic lizard has great presence. The detailed painting composed of ochres and burnt ash (for the prominent black) covers the entire surface bringing the form to ritual life. The way the dotting and line work flows along the contours of the form adds also to... the vitality of the long narrow shape.  The pigments are in excellent stable condition.  


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