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MAWALAN MARIKA
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 AUD
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Description
- Mawalan Marika
- THE BREMER ISLAND TURTLE HUNT 1965
- Bears artist's name, date, language group, moiety, and descriptive notes on highly distressed label on the reverse
Natural earth pigments on eucalyptus bark
- 52 by 124.5 cm
Provenance
Painted at Yirrkala in March 1965 (on label, verso)
James A. Davidson, Melbourne
Private collection, Melbourne, acquired by the vendor from the above
James A. Davidson, Melbourne
Private collection, Melbourne, acquired by the vendor from the above
Condition
Substantial fraying to two of the barks corners. A number of fine linear surface cracks. Many areas of minor scuffing and pigment loss (particularly to the white pigment).A number of other small areas which have suffered pigment loss and where the remaining pigment is unstable (of particular need of attention is the turtle infilled with the darker pigment).
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Cf. The Bremer Island Turtle Man, 1967, illustrated in Groger-Wurm, H., Australian Aboriginal Bark Paintings and Their Mythological Interpretation: Vol. I, Eastern Arnhem Land, Canberra: Australian Aboriginal Studies No. 30, 1973, p.68, plate 89.
Mururrama the great turtle hunter is depicted with his companions hunting turtle with harpoons off the coast of Dhambaliya (Bremer island), eastern Arnhem Land.
When the men were cooking the turtle, the Land Seagull Man impertinently asked for his share and was thrown into the fire represented as the circle in the painting. The Seagull Man grew wings and flew away.
The two figures in the boat, they are Mururrama's sons, Minyapa and Dhanggajiya.
Mururrama the great turtle hunter is depicted with his companions hunting turtle with harpoons off the coast of Dhambaliya (Bremer island), eastern Arnhem Land.
When the men were cooking the turtle, the Land Seagull Man impertinently asked for his share and was thrown into the fire represented as the circle in the painting. The Seagull Man grew wings and flew away.
The two figures in the boat, they are Mururrama's sons, Minyapa and Dhanggajiya.