Karkal Kula

Primary Artist

Victor Motlop (1961–)

Title

Karkal Kula

Other titles

Karakarkula

Date made

2001

Place made

Kubin Village, Moa Island, Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia View on map Close map

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Category

Print

Print type

relief

Technique

linocut, printed in colour, from one block

Matrix size

45.8 x 61.8 cm (printed image)

Edition information

edition of 85?

Subject description

Linocut showing a turtle hunting scene with several figures eating, sleeping and preparing the turtle.

Country of context

Australia

Legacy id

141050

Creators

MOTLOP, Victor | (1961–) Australian | Torres Strait Islander | Male | artist

Last Updated

20 Nov 2025

Impressions

Collection

National Gallery of Australia | 2002.1

State

published state

Impression

17/75

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