Wuramu post (Male)
Liwukan Bukurlarjpi: artist
Wuramu are grave posts that are placed at the grave, or in the main camp if the deceased’s body is resting on a platform. In the past, bodies were placed on platforms as part of the mortuary process (Berndt and Berndt 1985).
Similar to pukumani poles (tutini), wuramu posts represent abstract forms of the human body and differ in style and sculptural form.
Similar to pukumani poles (tutini), wuramu posts represent abstract forms of the human body and differ in style and sculptural form.
Title
Wuramu post (Male)
Artist/Maker and role
Liwukan Bukurlarjpi: artist
Date
1967
Medium
ochres on carved wood
Measurements
112 cm
Credit line
Purchased 1967
© Licenced by Aboringinal Artists Agency Ltd
The State Art Collection, The Art Gallery of Western Australia
Accession number
1967/XA51