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Aboriginal Art Ochre Painting Lizard with Snake by Timaepatua

Aboriginal Art Ochre Painting Lizard with Snake by Timaepatua


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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Pre 1970: Item # 1302170

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Bonaventure Timaepatua (1928–1982), ochre on black fabric painting of a goanna who has a snake and boomerangs decorating its body. The background is a traditional design of the Tiwi people from the Bathurst Island in Northern Australia. Known as a sculpture and print maker, Timaepatua’s works are part of the permanent collection in the National Gallery of Australia. In very good condition with just a little paint loss, it measures 28 inches long, 12” high, and 2” deep. Purchased in Australia in 1966