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Alick Tipoti Gagaiyiew Maril 2006
Linocut 310x310mm image, 380x570mm paper $450
This print shows the energy and force of the Gagai (bow) when it is pulled. It was once believed that when a
weapon like the Gagai was used to kill many people in battle, the spirits of those killed would remain with the
weapon, becoming a part of it. In this print I show the spirits of all the different victims taken by the arrows. The
scarification on the warriors also indicated their fighting ability, showing their experience as a headhunter. At
times he may communicate with the spirits of the Gagai to guide him in battle.

Edition Size: 50
Medium: Linocut
Lino Created: Horn Island (TSI), QLD on October, 2006
Published: Thursday Island (TSI), QLD on December, 2006
Printer: Alick Tipoti
Studio: Artist's Studio Paper: Whatmans
Orientation: Landscape
Paper Height: 570 mm ( 22.4" )
Paper Width: 380 mm ( 15.0" )
Image Height: 310 mm ( 12.2" )
Image Width: 310 mm ( 12.2" )