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Oenpelli Sacred bird bark painting

Australian Aboriginal bark painting of the sacred bird (Bush Turkey)

Object type: Bark painting

Locality: Oenpelli  Western Arnhem land

Artist: Unknown

Circa: 1970’s

Length: 71 cm

Description: Classic 1970’s oenpelli style bark painting of what Yirawala called the sacred bird or Bush Turkey. 

Really strong serious composition ready to hang in a custom made frame

Price: $1800

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