Bird with headpiece

$800.00

I made this little bird have no wings because his headpiece turns around like a helicopter instead. Flying now back to my country, whoop whoop, that little head piece whirling around like a helicopter. 

Marlene Rubuntja was born in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and grew up at Amoonguna community, east of Alice Springs. Marlene’s father, Mr. W. Rubuntja, was one of the leading founders of Tangentyere Council and instrumental in gaining tenure and rights for Town Camp residents. As a community leader, speaking up for her people, Marlene has followed in her father’s footsteps. Marlene is both activist and artist. She has been instrumental in taking the Yarrenyty Arltere Artists from their small studio in their Town Camp out to a national and international audience. She has supported and nurtured the wisdom, skills, abilities and artistic careers of others around her. Marlene’s work as an artist, role model, and leader has been instrumental in growing Yarrenyty Arltere Artists into a vibrant and successful enterprise.