Walter Brooks

Purukuparli

2023

CAT
484-23
locally sourced ochres on ironwood
144
cm
Dimensions variable

Framed

4000
Or
for set of
On hold
SOLD
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Price on request

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).