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Blanket Lizard Kurruporani Pole Australian Aboriignal Tribal Art

Creator: Wally Kerinauia
Offered by: Tishu

Description
Blanket Lizard Kurruporani was a male ancestor figure in Dreamtime for the Tiwi clan. The statue was carved from dense local ironwood and decorated with clan specific pattern and coconut fibers.

Artist: Wally Kerinauia
Nationality: Australian
Region: Bathurst Island, NT
Language Group: Tiwi
Medium: Ironwood and Ochre paint
Measurement (WxDxH): 8 x 8 x65 in
Cat no:WSTD005

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	Ironwood, coconut fibers and ochre paint.
Condition:	Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	Australia, 2000's.
Styles / Movements:	Tribal
Incollect Reference #:	128422

Dimensions

H.	65 in;	Diam.	8 in;
H.	165.1 cm;	Diam.	20.32 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.

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