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
Not for sale
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).