Goannaby Sharon Williams

This beautifully crafted goanna sculpture is made with fibre glass and decorated using acrylic paint in a dot work pattern typical of the Keringke style from Santa Teresa. Goanna's are an important food source for Aboriginal people and in Central Australia are a totemic spirit. There are Dreamtime stories involving the Goanna which are important for Aboriginal culture and spirituality.

Artist:Sharon Williams
Title:Goanna
ID:KER01
Medium:Ceramics
Size:120 x 40 cm
Region:Santa Teresa, Central Australia

Artist

Sharon Williams comes from Santa Teresa Community, approximately 1 hour from Alice Springs in Central Australia. Sharon is a Keringke Artist. Sharon uses a variety of mediums for her artworks including paintings, ceramics, silk and even a mannequin.

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