Tiwi Head Carving by Bede Tungatalum 29cm tall

This unique Head Carving (Face painting)  from Tiwi Design is  titled “Japara” and is hand carved and hand-painted with meticulous care. Made on Bathurst Island, a place where art, ceremony, and daily life intertwine, this carving reflects the traditional techniques and materials—like ochre and ironwood—cherished by the Tiwi people. Ironwood is a heavy dense timber that is particularly difficult to carve but is traditionally used due to its resistance to termites.

Established in 1969, Tiwi Design is an art centre dedicated to promoting and preserving Tiwi art and culture. With each purchase, you support the ongoing celebration and transmission of Tiwi cultural heritage.

• Handmade at Tiwi Design on Bathurst Island, Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia
• Tiwi design is an Aboriginal Art Centre
• Made from Ironwood timber
• Weighs  3kg
• 29cm tall around 12cm wide at the base