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Shane Haurama
Shane Haurama (Means Face Paint) was born in Maningrida, which is a indigenous community in the heart of Arnhem land, Northern Territory in 1965.
His childhood was past in Aligator river area East of Arnhem-Land where he learnt hunting techniques and use of hunting tools.
He started crafting artifacts since early age creating different kind of spears and Wiji (or Woomera is a tool to throw the spears), Totem poles, Mimis and Didgeridoos.
Followings are some of terms from Shane:
Wiji = Woomera = Atlatal
Wiriwi = Fighting Spear
Kulata = Hunting Spear
Artworks by this artist
Spear and Thrower setArt No:SPEAR-SH-102
Size:157
Spear and Thrower setArt No:SPEAR-SH-101
Size:163
Spear and Thrower setArt No:SPEAR-SH-100
Size:160
