Description:
Aboriginal Bark Painting, attributed to George Milpurrupurru (1934-1998),c. late 1960s, "Dupan-Final Rites Ceremony," natural pigments on eucalyptus bark, (some small holes in the bark),52 1/2 x 30 in.
Provenance: Mauricio and Emilia Lasansky collection, Iowa City, Iowa; by descent to the present owners.
Estimate $1,800-2,600
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Keywords
George Milpurrupurru, Mauricio Lasansky, Emilia Lasansky, Iowa CityAmerican Indian & Tribal Art
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