An echidna sculpture carved from wood, supplemented with found branches and splash painted with ocher pigment by Australian Aboriginal artist Bob Burruwal (Born 1952-). Bob Burruwal is a celebrated Rembarrnga artist, who lives and works at Ankabarrbirri, an outstation, close to Maningrida. He performs an important role in ceremony and song in his clan. Burruwal along with his partner, Lena Yarinkura, have led the innovation in fiber art from Arnhem land which has received local and international critical acclaim for the better part of three decades. This Echidna figure exhibits a strong sense of aboriginal Folk Art tradition by using all natural materials to depicts Dream Time stories and creatures. COA and artist biography from Maningrida Art Center is included.