Bark Painting Featuring Shovel Nose Shark & Barramundi Artwork by Anthony Saltmere 12cm x 63cm

Description

Authentic Bark Painting

This original bark painting by Anthony Saltmere, an Aboriginal artist from Mornington Island, features his Shovel Nose Shark & Barramundi artwork, which honours Indigenous Australian heritage through meticulous craftsmanship. Bark paintings are traditional art forms crafted on the inner bark of trees, showcasing cultural stories and symbols.

Each artwork piece by Anthony Saltmere comes with a certificate of authenticity, ensuring its genuine origin.

About the Artist:

Born: 1977
Origin: Mornington Island
Language: Lardil, Gangalida, Waanyi, and Indjalandji-Dhidhanu

Anthony Saltmere is an Aboriginal artist from the Gulf Country known for his unique hand carved artwork. He lives on Mornington Island with his partner, Chantel Harley, and they often travel around the Gulf and Northwest regions to connect with their heritage and communities.

Their art is all about respecting nature. They carefully choose materials using old methods passed down from their families. Anthony and Chantel want to honor their teachers and ancestors by sticking to these traditions that go back thousands of years.

Their artwork tells stories about their lives, people, and land. They use old techniques but also add modern touches to show who they are and to share their culture with everyone.

Anthony Saltmere and Chantel Harley hope that through their art, people will see how important ancient artefacts still are today. They want to show that these artefacts have meaning and value in our modern world.