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About this piece
Inscribed with artist monogram 'RB', date '14', edition '45/100', and studio hallmark 'WAA' lower base
The Commission
Top-Notch Pigeon Boab was produced as a premier component of the landmark BOAB100Centenary Gift Commission in 2014. This historic artistic milestone brought together 15 selected master carvers and emerging artists from the East Kimberley region in an exclusive collaboration between Wesfarmers Arts and Waringarri Aboriginal Arts. Centered on the traditional practice of carving native boab nut seed vessels—a storytelling medium intrinsic to Miriwoong culture—the original intricately engraved pods were meticulously cast into limited-edition fine art sculptures using high-clarity white aluminum. This choice of medium seamlessly marries thousands of years of continuous Indigenous carving heritage with contemporary, permanent sculptural design. Today, pieces from this acclaimed centenary series are held in prominent institutional and corporate archives nationwide, including the National Gallery of Australia.
The Artist
Richard Bloomer is a highly respected carver and multi-disciplinary studio artist working out of the historic Waringarri Aboriginal Arts center in Kununurra, Western Australia. Renowned for his sharp, rhythmic incisions and profound observation of Kimberley fauna, Bloomer’s work is deeply grounded in personal ancestry and regional narrative. His carvings are celebrated for their tactile depth, utilizing fine cross-hatching and bold silhouette work that beautifully translates into the metallic luster of cast sculpture.
The Piece
This sculpture, number 45 from a strict edition of 100, masterfully displays Bloomer’s signature wildlife motif: the Gooloorloordoog (Top-Notch Pigeon) nestled amidst native flora. Within Bloomer's deeply personal cultural framework, the pigeon carries profound meaning, representing the spiritual presence of his grandmother who returns to watch over him in this form. The surface treatment exhibits a magnificent contrast between the mirror-polished contours of the boab's pod shape and the deep, textured valleys of the incised lines. Authenticated directly via the hand-stamped 'WAA' (Waringarri Aboriginal Arts) hallmark on the lower reverse, this piece stands as an exquisite, rare testament to late-twentieth-century Australian studio craft.
27 l 9 w 8h 1.2kg $90
$1200
- Color
- Silver
- Style
- Other
- Material
- Aluminium
- Condition
- Excellent
- Dimensions (cm)
- W 27D 9H 8
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