Local Name

Walawuru

Physical Description

Carved bird which sits horizontally on two legs with head turned to one side. Decorated on upper surface with hot-poker work designs. Designs consist of wavy line down centre from back which has fan-shaped feathers radiating out from it; towards end of tail there are five bands of curved lines which radiate to end of tail. Facial details marked also. Circle of poker work underneath tail.

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