Walter Brooks
Purukuparli, 2023
Locally Sourced Ochre On Ironwood
144 cm
484-23-BROW-0001
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Purukuparli was the first Tiwi mortal, who performed the first pukumani (funeral) ceremony to grieve for his dead son. He is shown here with ceremonial objects, false beard, traditional naga...
Purukuparli was the first Tiwi mortal, who performed the first pukumani (funeral) ceremony to grieve for his dead son. He is shown here with ceremonial objects, false beard, traditional naga (skirt) and parmijini (armbands).
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