Kobupa Thoerapiese (Preparing for war)
Primary Artist
Alick Tipoti (1975–)
Title
Kobupa Thoerapiese (Preparing for war)
Other titles
Preparing for War
Date made
1999Category
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
Legacy id
23448
Creators
TIPOTI, Alick | (1975–) Australian | Torres Strait Islander | Male | artist
TIPOTI, Alick | (1975–) Australian | Torres Strait Islander | Male | printer
Last Updated
11 Jan 2013
Impressions
Collection
National Gallery of Australia | 2002.31
State
published state
Impression
7/98
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