Tessie Tipungwuti - Japarra Figure first nations children and presented to the Australian

and presented to the Australian Museum by sawmill proprietor Robert Chadwick

their yellow wing bar and red underwing plumage is visible

primarily found in select regions of China and Japan

Box Size: 220x220x60mm

hand painted and assembled in the Haus of Dizzy studio in Fitzroy

Tessie Tipungwuti - Japarra Figure first nations children and presented to the AustralianBima, hand carved and painted by Tessie Tipungwati. Tessie is a sculptor and painter, creating work at Tiwi Design. Tiwi Design is a creative space, located at Nguiu on Bathurst Island. The Art Centre was established in 1969 to promote Tiwi art and culture. A large group of artists produce paintings, carvings, prints, ceramics, fibre art and screen printed fabrics at this renowned creative space. 430x150x100mm, 2. 7kg approx