Russell Butler b. 1948

  • Artist (Carver)
Russell Butler of Queensland's Warrgamay/Bandjin people was taught the skills of shield, spear, stone axe and fish hook making and painting by his grandmother.
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Name
Russell Butler
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Carver)
Birth date
1948
Birth place
QLD
Active Period
  • 2001-
Indigenous Australian
 
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Storylines Project, COFA, UNSW

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Related works
  • Baygari Shield (creator of)
Related collections
  • Museum of Tropical Queensland, Townsville, QLD (collected in)