Waru Kakaru Tonnarr
Primary Artist
Victor Motlop (1961–)
Title
Other titles
Waru Kakaru Thonar
Date made
2000
Place made
Australia, Australia, Queensland, Torres Strait, Kubin View on map Close map
Category
Print type
relief
Technique
linocut, printed in black ink, from one block
Matrix size
46.0 x 38.6 cm (printed image)
Support
cream wove paper
Support size
54.4 x 53.0 cm (sheet)
State
published state
Impression
artist's proof
Inscriptions or device by artist or designated agent
Signed and dated lower right in black pencil, 'VictOR MOTLOP YEAR 2000'. Inscribed lower left in black pencil, 'A/P WARU KAKARU TONNARR'.
Subject description
Four groups of goannas surrounding a nest of turtle eggs with rows of turtles making their way back to the nest
Collection
National Gallery of Australia
IRN
28336
Accession number
2000.593
Accession method
Purchase
Meeting
Meeting 3, 2000/2001 (2000-12-13)
Credit line
Gordon Darling Australasian Print Fund 2000
Country of context
Australia
Creators
MOTLOP, Victor | (1961–) Australian | Torres Strait Islander | Male | artist