Tiwi Island Art, Artists & Art Centres

Shop Tiwi Art Collections

• Large Tiwi Painting Collection

• Small Bark Paintings from Ngaruwanajirri Art Centre

Working with Tiwi Art Centres and Artists

Aboriginal Bush Traders has built strong and ongoing relationships with Tiwi Islands art centres and artists, supporting the continuation and sharing of Tiwi culture through both retail and exhibitions.

Tiwi Carving and Painting Traditions

We regularly stock works sourced directly from Tiwi art centres, including hand-carved and painted pieces that reflect the rich artistic traditions of the region.

Carved Works from Ngaruwanajirri Arts & Tiwi Design

Aboriginal Bush Traders has previously stocked carvings from this centre, including cockatoos and owls. Among the most popular are the distinctive bird and owl carvings, with pieces by Mario Munkara especially sought after.

Tiwi Artists in Darwin and Beyond

Darwin-based Tiwi artist Peter Eymard Tungatalum is another important contributor, often painting for Aboriginal Bush Traders. His works commonly depict pukamani poles and animal scenes, capturing key elements of Tiwi cultural expression.

Artists Including Bernadette Mungatopi and Marre Puruntutameri

We also showcase works by artists such as Bernadette Mungatopi and Marre Puruntutameri, whose practices continue to share stories of country, ceremony, and design.

Previous Exhibitions from the Tiwi Islands

Aboriginal Bush Traders has proudly hosted and supported a range of exhibitions from Tiwi art centres, highlighting both established and emerging artists.

Ngaruwanajirri Mintawunga Jilamara Aningani

Presented in partnership with Ngaruwanajirri Art Centre, this exhibition reflects the unique origins of the centre, which was established in 1994 to support Tiwi artists with disability. Today, disability artists remain at its core, working alongside a group of Tiwi carvers in a purpose-built space.

Ngiya Jilamara Karri Jamutakari (‘My Designs During the Wet Season’)

A solo exhibition of emerging work by Arthurina Moreen from Jilamara Arts and Crafts, Milikapiti. This exhibition explored seasonal influences and personal design through contemporary Tiwi practice.

Papuranjuwi Mamirnikuwi Nginingawula Jilamara (‘Strong Tiwi Women, Our Painting, Our Stories’)

This exhibition featured eight female artists from Munupi Arts on Melville Island. Their works focus on country, ceremony, and body painting designs, celebrating the strength and cultural knowledge of Tiwi women.