Pukamani pole (Tutini)

This tutuni was made by a husband and wife. Tuuntulumi carved the post and his wife painted the surface with a traditional Tiwi design.

Artist/Maker and role

Bede (Ampuruwaiuah) TUTUULUM: artist
Francine TUNGUTALUM: artist

Date

c 1980

Medium

ochres on carved ironwood

Measurements

105.0 x 55.0 cm

Credit line

Purchased 2001

The State Art Collection, The Art Gallery of Western Australia

Accession number

2001/0029

Sculpture Totem Art

Bede (Ampuruwaiuah) TUTUULUM: artist Francine TUNGUTALUM: artist