Authentic Tiwi Islands Tunga bark basket by Lorraine Munkara, handcrafted from natural bark and fiber using traditional Aboriginal techniques. This piece features hand-painted geometric patterning and stitched construction, representing the cultural artistry of the Tiwi Islands in Northern Australia.

Tunga baskets were traditionally used as utilitarian containers and are now recognized as important examples of Indigenous Australian art. The natural bark has aged over time, showing surface splits and dryness that are characteristic of the material, while maintaining its overall form and presence.

A strong, culturally significant piece for collectors of Aboriginal art, ethnographic objects, or natural material sculpture.

Details

• Artist: Lorraine Munkara

• Origin: Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory, Australia

• Type: Tunga bark basket / container

• Materials: Natural bark with fiber stitching, hand-painted

• Dimensions: approx. 13 in x 7.5 in x 4.5 in

• Traditional construction with geometric painted design

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