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Australian Folk Art

Australian Aboriginal totemic figure, ironwood, Tiwi, Declan Apuatimi ~ 23 1/2" tall #AGW088

$1,900.00

Carving, ironwood totemic figure (missing feather headdress) multi-colored organic paint over natural ochre, created by renowned Tiwi artist, Declan Apuatimi, Bathurst Island, ca. 1970s,

Ironwood is extremely hard wood and very difficult to carve. It also weighs heavily. This carving is more than 50 lbs.

We acquired it from an Adelaide, South Australia dealer when we lived there.

We have included a mounted page from a publication that featured a similar figure by Declan Apuatimi. This is not the same item as being offered here but is similar in style and detail. It is presented here to demonstrate Apuatimi’s artistry and status as a Tiwi carver.
23 1/2” tall #AGW088

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SHIPPING INFORMATION

Given the weight of this heavy ironwood carving, the ideal buyer would be someone who can pick it up at our home. Shipping it would be very costly, which we are willing to absorb, limited to any address within the 48 mainland United States. It has been a fixture in our home for 25+years. It is a rare object of Australian Aboriginal Tiwi culture and will add uniqueness to any place it is staged or displayed. If you are interested in acquiring it, please contact us at Sanibelart@gmail.com or 239-482-7025 to discuss delivery options.