OLD ABORIGINAL HARDWOOD WATERBIRD

Central Desert Australia

Provenance: Old Western Australian Collection

Carved from Mulga wood this is a wonderful abstract example of a waterbird. Indigenous Australians have long revered Mulga wood for its properties, using its wood for tools and weapons and its leaves for medicinal purposes. Figures like these hold deep cultural and spiritual significance, often linked to creation stories and ceremonial practices.

Size: 26 cm (height) 22 cm (length) 5.5 cm (width)

Weight: 585 grams