NETTA LOOGATHA | 'My Grandfather's Country' | Painting / stretched Shark Design If the turtle was harpooned

If the turtle was harpooned or speared

and the images are of sea creatures that live in and around the Torres Strait

Ian Potter Museum of Art

Joel’s artworks are inspired by his culture and the sea creatures that live in and around the Torres Strait

Mawan Thai (the Mawa Ceremony) was once performed widely throughout the Western Torres Strait

NETTA LOOGATHA | 'My Grandfather's Country' | Painting / stretched Shark Design If the turtle was harpoonedArtist: Netta Loogatha Born: 1942 Language: Kayardild Country origin: Dulkawaine Bentinck Island Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria Catalogue 5226 L NL 0110, Certificate of Authenticity provided. Courtesy of Mirndiyan Gununu Aboriginal Corporation, Mornington Island Art Centre. Please note: NorthSite Contemporary Arts sells this work acting as agent for the artist. GST does not apply to the sale price of this work. NETTA LOOGATHA 'My Grandfather's