Tiwi funerary art
C30656
concept
Tiwi funerary art comprises the carved and painted Pukumani poles and associated ritual objects created by the Tiwi people of Australia’s Tiwi Islands to honor the dead, guide their spirits, and reinforce social and spiritual relationships within the community.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Tiwi cultural practice | 1 |
Instances (2)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Pukumani poles | — |
| Pukumani ceremony | Tiwi cultural practice |