Artiste : James Orsto

Titre de l'œuvre : Tutini (Pukamani Pole)

Pigments naturels sur toile de lin

Format : 212 x 19 cm

Provenance et certificat : centre d'art aborigène de Munupi (Tiwi Island)

Référence de la peinture : 19-288

© Photo : Aboriginal signature with the courtesy of the artist & Munupi Art centre (Tiwi Island)

Explications sur cette œuvre :

This Tutini has an oustanding provenance, as it was exhibited at the Museum of South Australia in Adelaïde (2019-2020), within the Tarnanthi exhibition.

Relating to the passing of a Tiwi person, the Pukamani pole (or Tutini) is a ceremonial carving/sculpture positioned around the grave site of the deceased that tells the story of, and celebrates, the person's life. The burial ceremonies of the Tiwi, based on the Pukamani of the mythical man Purrukapali are by far the most important events in ceremonial life. These ceremonies allow full expression of grief and provide at the same time a complete cultural outlet for philosophical beliefs, through music, art and dance.

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