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Aboriginal Body Painting Terrence Gurruwiwi Elcho Island Australia

Creator: Terrence Gaypamany Gurruwiwi
Offered by: Tishu

Description
Title: Gumatj Ceremonial Chest Paint
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 32"h x 28.5"w
Date created: November 2006
Artist: Terrence Gaypamany Gurruwiwi
Language: Glapu
Date of Birth: 06/09/1984
The painting depicts the traditional body paint onto the chest during ceremonies of the local aboriginal communities. It is
signed by the artist on verso as shown and also retains a stamp from Elcho Island Art Center.
The canvas has a slight uneven height with the lower edge being slightly uneven. It is not framed and will be sent in a tube. It is painted all the way to the edge so it can only be framed but not stretched. A copy of COA is included from Elcho Island Art Center

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	COA
Origin:	Australia
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	Acrylic on canvas
Condition:	Good. Some rolling mark on canvas that will ease out when framed.
Creation Date:	2006
Styles / Movements:	Other, Contemporary, Outsider Art
Incollect Reference #:	457692

Dimensions

W.	28.5 in;	H.	32 in;
W.	72.39 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion