1st row:

Stanley Presley Patju

2019, wooden carving
74 x 5 x 2 cm
Cat No C046D15-19

2nd row:

Ned Grant

2018, wooden carving
70 x 6 x 2 cm
960d1-18

3rd row:

Ned Grant

2019, wooden carving
63 x 5 x 2 cm
Cat No C045R1-19

4th row:

Fred Grant

2018, wooden carving
61 x 10 x 2 cm
Cat No C046H1-19

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Punu – Living Wood
Maruku Arts

The Central and Western Desert kali or boomerang is a non-returning one and usually crafted from wanari, mulga wood. It is used for hunting and fighting but most commonly in pairs as a percussive instrument for inma or ceremony. Size and shape differ according to the individual craftsman.

“Watingku pungkula tjilpirpungkula kutjarara irira, ayi - mira mira wirura mulapa.” – Anangu wati tjilpi

‘A man strikes and splits the wood in two, trims it back - exclaiming with pride - paying close attention to his expert crafting.’ – Senior Aboriginal man

– MARUKU ARTS