Lot Essay
Figures such as these were put in the fields in order to protect crops (see Robins and Nooter, 1989, p. 298, f. 771).
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A PAIR OF WURKUN FIGURES
Each of cylindrical, highly abstact form, flaring slightly at the base, body with protuding navel framed by arms bent at the elbows, hands joined at the bottom forming a diamond, elongated neck with flaring adorment at the base, founded head with stylized eyes, nose, ears and mouth, one with tall semicircular crest, 16¾in. (42.5cm.) to 17in. (43.2cm.) high (2)
Each of cylindrical, highly abstact form, flaring slightly at the base, body with protuding navel framed by arms bent at the elbows, hands joined at the bottom forming a diamond, elongated neck with flaring adorment at the base, founded head with stylized eyes, nose, ears and mouth, one with tall semicircular crest, 16¾in. (42.5cm.) to 17in. (43.2cm.) high (2)