John Martin Tipongwuti - Bird Chelepteryx collesi now known as the Southern

now known as the Southern Cassowary

and resulted in this rare glimpse into traditional Aboriginal culture

Unique Natural Formation: The distinctive floral patterns are formed through rare mineral processes

A large-format non-fiction picture book that describes the incredible creatures that once walked the Earth

John Martin Tipongwuti - Bird Chelepteryx collesi now known as the SouthernBird, 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