An Australian Aboriginal Primordial Ancestor Couple Statue From Tiwi Island

  

An Australian Aboriginal Primordial Ancestor Couple Statue From Tiwi Island. 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. The height is 65 and 54 inches respectively. TISHU offers collectible Design, Art and Antiques for exquisite living. Let timeless beauty be the only rule. We warrantee and represent that the goods are as described in the above listing. We specifically disclaim any implied warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Customers should satisfy themselves that any item choice made is suitable for their intended purpose or use. We pride ourselves on our customer service. You may also be interested in.. The item "An Australian Aboriginal Primordial Ancestor Couple Statue From Tiwi Island" is in sale since Tuesday, March 5, 2019. This item is in the category "Art\Art Sculptures". The seller is "gallery-t" and is located in Miami, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Originality: Original
• Subject: Figures
• Style: Outsider Art
• Medium: ocher paint on wood
• Size: Giant (over 60in.)
• Region of Origin: Australia
• Date of Creation: 2000-Now
• Culture: Tiwi
• Width (Inches): 8
• Height (Inches): 65
• Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
• Year: 2006
• Type: Figurine