• Jorrijorringa (Kookaburra)

Arthur Arthanasius Puruntatameri

Jorrijorringa (Kookaburra)


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  • Ironwood Carvings using natural ochres
  • Dimensions: 18.5cm
  • Cat No. 651-24


Arthur is an artist working with Ngaruwanajirri arts. Since leaving school, Arthur has always had work. Past work includes Bathurst Island Housing and CDEP with the Shire Council. Since working with Ngaruwanajirri Arthur enjoys working each day doing carving. He takes great pride making up his own ochre colours and his paintwork is beautifully applied. Carved heads and delightful birds are his subject matter as well as working with the other carvers to create large tutini (poles). Arthur helps in the maintenance and upkeep of the centre.


Ngaruwanajirri Incorporated is an arts centre at Wurrumiyanga on Bathurst Island. Ngaruwanajirri, which means ‘helping one another’ in Tiwi, was established in 1994. It was originally set up for disabled Tiwi residents but now includes all artists, with the original artists working with traditional wood carvers. Art created includes natural ochre paintings on paper and canvas, batik on silk, lino prints on paper and fabric and ironwood carvings. Many paintings and carvings from Ngaruwanajirri, including tutini poles for Pukumani ceremonies, have been exhibited in Darwin, interstate and overseas. Works reside in private collections and art galleries both nationally and internationally.


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