Walter Brooks
Purukuparli, 2023
Locally Sourced Ochre On Ironwood
72 cm
303-23-BROW-0004
$ 3,800.00
Purukuparli was the first Tiwi mortal, who performed the first pukumani (funeral) ceremony to grieve for his dead son. He is shown here with ceremonial objects, false beard, traditional naga...
Purukuparli was the first Tiwi mortal, who performed the first pukumani (funeral) ceremony to grieve for his dead son. He is shown
here with ceremonial objects, false beard, traditional naga (skirt) and parmijini (armbands).
here with ceremonial objects, false beard, traditional naga (skirt) and parmijini (armbands).