John Martin Tipongwuti - Bird bilas Oenochrama vinaria

Oenochrama vinaria

An elegant homewares item

Hand shaped and hand-painted Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo clay earrings featuring sterling silver hooks

as suggested by the name

John Martin Tipongwuti - Bird bilas Oenochrama vinariaBird, handcarved and painted in the traditional Tiwi Island style by John Martin Tipongwuti. John Martin Tipungwuti is an established mid career artist, born in 1969. This work was created at Tiwi Design at Nguiu on Bathurst Island. The Art Centre was established in 1969 to promote Tiwi art and culture. A large group of artists produce paintings, carvings, prints, ceramics, fibre art and screen printed fabrics. 480x150x60mm, 1. 6kg approx