Tiwi. The Life and Art of Australia's Tiwi People
North Ryde, Angus and Robertson, 1990 (first edition).
Quarto, 65 pages with a double-page colour map plus numerous illustrations from photographs by Heide Smith (many full-page, many in colour).
Papered boards; extremities slightly bumped; an excellent copy with the lightly rubbed dustwrapper with a very small tear (with slight loss).
'The geographical isolation of the Tiwi has resulted in art forms that are unique to them and radically different from those of mainland Aborigines: majestic funeral (Pukumani) poles; bird carvings; bark baskets (tungas); ceremonial ornaments and jewellery; and silk-screened fabrics ... Heide Smith was captivated by the Tiwi when she first met them in 1987. She spent several seasons on Bathurst and Melville islands, hunting, fishing and living as the Tiwi do' (dustwrapper).
Item #87699
Price (AUD):
$40.00