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