Three Oscar Towa (Papua New Guinea, b. 1972) Mixed Media Paintings on Paper - Dated 1994

A group of three paintings on paper by Papua New Guinean artist Oscar Towa, each signed and dated 1994, with titles inscribed in Tok Pisin.

Painting 1 - 'BOY PREN NA GIRL PREN I PILAI ISTAP'
Mixed media on paper depicting two figures with elaborate decorative headdresses set against a blue background with flowers and foliage. Pink/red painted border. Inscribed upper right 'BOY PREN NA GIRL PREN I PILAI ISTAP.' and signed and dated '(1994) .Oscar Towa.' Currently wrapped in clear plastic.

Painting 2 - 'MAN MERI BUTTERFLY'
Mixed media on paper depicting two large, vibrantly coloured butterflies among flowers, insects and foliage on a light blue/white background with a blue painted border. Inscribed and signed along the bottom edge '- MAN MERI BUTTERFLY: Oscar Towa (1994)'. Edge tearing and losses visible along the bottom right corner and lower edge of the paper.

Painting 3 - Crocodiles and Scaled Creature
Mixed media on paper depicting two green crocodiles flanking a large central scaled creature on a blue background, with a geometric yellow, green and orange painted border. Signed and dated at lower left '.OSCAR TOWA. (1994)'. Significant tearing and paper loss visible at the bottom right corner and upper right edge.

Artist
Oscar Towa (b. 1972, Kerowagi, Papua New Guinea) is a self-taught artist associated with the contemporary Papua New Guinean Highlands art movement.

Medium: Mixed media on paper

Condition Notes
* Painting 1 ('BOY PREN NA GIRL PREN I PILAI ISTAP'): Wrapped in clear plastic. Condition beneath the wrapping is not fully assessable from the photographs. Colours appear vibrant through the plastic.
* Painting 2 ('MAN MERI BUTTERFLY'): Tearing and paper loss at the bottom right corner. Minor edge wear and creasing along the borders.
* Painting 3 (Crocodiles): Significant tearing and paper loss at the bottom right corner and upper right edge. Creasing visible across the surface.
* All three paintings are unframed.

Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia

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