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Karen Chong, Magian, 2009, synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen, 90 x 120 cm

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b. 1960

Region: Cape York, Gulf & Far North Queensland
Community: Mornington Island (Gununa)
Language group: Lardil (Lardiil)

Magian, 2009

synthetic polymer paint on Belgian linen

90 x 120 cm

$3,750

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Provenance: Mornington Island Arts & Crafts, Mornington Island, Qld, Cat No. 4383-L-KC-0609 Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne, Vic, Cat No. AK15232 Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery, NSW
Exhibited: Perspective of Country, Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery, Paddington NSW, January 2019
Artwork story: This is a place at the top of the island. It is what we call unseen people country. You have to be very careful up there as they will lead you away and get you lost. Karen Chong

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