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Alick Tipoti Waru Pathai Danalaig 2008
Linocut print 320x490mm image, 570x380mm paper $450 $450
This particular print is based on the life cycle of the Waru (greenback turtle). In the centre of the print I show a
pair of Solal (mating turtle). The designs surrounding the main image tell about the different threats to these
particular species. It starts when humans catch the female turtle as a traditional practice during the solal season.
Also the turtle eggs are a delicacy for humans and Goannas. The next stage is the hatchlings fighting to survive
the attacking birds and the large fish predators of the deep blue sea. Lastly there is the second traditional
practice of catching female turtles for food throughout the year.

Edition Size: 50
Medium: Linocut
Lino Created: Horn Island (TSI), QLD on October, 2002
Published: Thursday Island (TSI), QLD on December, 2002
Printer: Alick Tipoti
Studio: Artist's Studio Paper: Whatmans
Orientation: Landscape
Paper Height: 380 mm ( 15.0" )
Paper Width: 570 mm ( 22.4" )
Image Height: 320 mm ( 12.6" )
Image Width: 490 mm ( 19.3" )