Kobupa Thoerapiese (Preparing for war)

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Primary Artist

Alick Tipoti (1975–)

Title

Kobupa Thoerapiese (Preparing for war)

Other titles

Preparing for War

Date made

1999

Place made

Australia, Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Canberra View on map Close map

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Category

Print

Print type

relief

Technique

linocut, printed in black ink, from one block

Matrix size

100.3 x 66.0 cm (printed image)

Edition information

edition of 98

Subject description

The image of an island warrior wearing a dhibal [headdress froom Saibai]. A row of skulls run along the bottom of the print.

Country of context

Australia

Creators

TIPOTI, Alick | (1975–) Australian | Torres Strait Islander | Male | artist

TIPOTI, Alick | (1975–) Australian | Torres Strait Islander | Male | printer

Last Updated

14 Sep 2012