1st row:

Sandy Dodd

2018, wooden carving
67 x 24 x 2 cm
Cat No C044H4-18

2nd row:

Lydon Stevens

2018, wooden carving
53 x 20 x 1 cm
Cat No C045D4-18

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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