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Pair Australian Aboriginal Wood Sculpture Echidna

Creator: Bob Burruwal
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A pair of Echidna Sculpture carved from wood with found branches made by Australian Aboriginal artist Bob Burruwal (Born 1952-). Bob Burruwal is a celebrated Rembarrnga artist, who lives and works at Ankabarrbirri, an outstation, close to Maningrida. He performs an important role in ceremony and song with in his clan. Burruwal along with his partner, Lena Yarinkura, have led the innovation in fiber art from Arnhem land which has received local and international critical acclaim for the better part of three decades.
These Echidna figures were carved from wood and the spikes were made from found branches. They were splashed painted with natural pigments. COA included. These wonderful sculpture exhibits a strong sense of aboriginal folk art tradition by using all natural materials to depicts Dream Time stories and creatures. Each of the figure is about 21 x 9 x 7.0 inches and can be sold individually for 2000 each.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	Australia
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	wood and natural pigment
Condition:	Good. missing a couple of spikes
Creation Date:	2000s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Tribal, Folk Art, Outsider Art
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	392403

Dimensions

W.	21 in;	H.	8 in;	D.	11 in;
W.	53.34 cm;	H.	20.32 cm;	D.	27.94 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.