A Carved and Painted Crocodile Figure, North East Arnhem Land

Lot #136 - A Carved and Painted Crocodile Figure, North East Arnhem Land

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

The Todd Barlin Collection
Sale Date:

17 Aug 2015 ~ 6pm
Lot #:

136
Lot Description:

A Carved and Painted Crocodile Figure, North East Arnhem Land
Circa 1970-1980; the crocodile is an important clan totem, and is often depicted in Arnhem Land bark paintings and less often in carvings such as this one. The finely pained ochre raark designs appear on sides and face of this carving.
131cm
Estimate:

A$400 - 600
Realised Price:

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Category:

Tribal

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