An Australian Aboriginal Primordial Ancestor Couple Statue From Tiwi Island
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Description
A pair of large carved statues that depict an ancestor couple from Tiwi Island, off the northern coast of Northern Territory. They were carved out of ironwood, a very dense wood native to the island. The body surface is covered with clan specific geometrical designs using ocher paint. The hair is made from natural coconut fiber.
The male and female figure were carved by different artists as shown on the certificate from Tiwi Art and Design Community center. Purchased directly from the center in 2006.
The height is 65 and 54 inches respectively. -
More Information
Origin: United States Period: 2000-2021 Materials: Ironwood, ocher and coconut fibers Condition: Good. Minor surface wear Creation Date: 2006 Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Tribal, Contemporary, Outsider Art Incollect Reference #: 297280 -
Dimensions
H. 64 in; Diam. 8 in; H. 162.56 cm; Diam. 20.32 cm;
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Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion
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