Maidhalgau Bibir

$190.00

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Description

Magic played a catalytic part in the survival of the Torres Strait Islanders culture and society. The Maidalaig (magic and medicine men) performed his magic for many purposes. In this instance, this lino print depicts the Maidalaig using his magic to bring fortuity to hunters and their canoes during their daily hunting trip. A Maidalaig would perform his magic at the top of certain Aguli (a term used by Kaurareg people for a look out) from which his magical powers would lure and direct the dugongs into the nearby feeding grounds.

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Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg
Dimensions 45 × 9 × 9 cm
Image Size

Medium

Linocut – Kaidaral

Artist

David Bosun

Paper Size

Paper

Published

Edition Size

30

Types

Prints

Region

Torres Strait Islands

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