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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Object/Medium
Carving
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Locality
Uluru [Ayers Rock], Desert Central, Northern Territory, Australia
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Object Measurements
465 mm (Length), 125 mm (Width), 125 mm (Height), 780 kg (Weight)
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