• Authentic Aboriginal art, wooden carving. This hand-painted Lorrkon is a traditional ceremonial coffin log. The trunk is hollowed out by termites, then collected and painted by Bininj (Indigenous) artists of Kakadu and Arnhem Land, Australia.
  • Authentic Aboriginal art, wooden carving. This hand-painted Lorrkon is a traditional ceremonial coffin log. The trunk is hollowed out by termites, then collected and painted by Bininj (Indigenous) artists of Kakadu and Arnhem Land, Australia.
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Lorrkon Coffin Log

Lorrkon Coffin Log

$1,300.00 AUD
$1,300.00 AUD
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This hand-painted Lorrkon is a traditional ceremonial coffin log. The trunk is hollowed out by termites, then collected and painted by Bininj (Indigenous) artists of Kakadu and Arnhem Land, Australia. The Lorrkon plays a significant role in the deep traditional practice of mortuary rituals, where deceased clan members bones are placed inside the hollow trunk. 

Dimensions: 12cm W x 68cm H 

This artwork has been purchased directly from an Aboriginal artist in Kakadu National Park or Arnhem Land. Ochre Art Gallery is committed to supporting artists, their families and the local community.
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