John Babui - Pelican
A wonderful bird is the pelican goes the old limerick and this stunning sculpture is proof
Hand carved and painted by Tiwi artist, John Babui, a sculptor and painter, creating work at Tiwi Design.
Tiwi Design is a creative space, located 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 at this renowned creative space.
Choose from tall, or medium sized:
Tall:
Height: 480mm
Base: 65mm
Weight: 650g approx
Medium:
Height: 280mm
Base: 45mm
Weight: 450g
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