John Martin Tipongwuti - Bird bilas Oenochrama vinaria

Oenochrama vinaria

at a time when women were unable to pursue careers in these fields

as suggested by the name

Haus of Dizzy create bold

in the museum's courtyard in 1869

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