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Early Groote Island bark

Early Groote Island bark painting of two totemic birds for sale.

Early Groote Island bark full front
Early Groote Island bark
Early Groote Island bark label

 

Object type: Bark painting

Locality: Groote Eylandt Island

Artist: Unknown

Circa: 1955

Dimensions 28 cm X 18 cm

Material: bark and natural pigments

Description: Really early Groote Elandt bark paintings are small and have images of totemic animals. This is a classic example of a fine early bark.  I like that the birds are shown with such simplicity and confidence. It is small but very sweet.

Price: SOLD

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