DimensionsLife size MediumBronzeStyleContemporary Sculpture, Figurative, First Nations Statue LocationHealesville Sancturary Healesville Sanctuary is one of Australia’s most-loved tourist attractions and the best place in Victoria to interact with native wildlife. The not-for-profit organisation is committed to fighting wildlife extinction. It’s also situated next to heritage-listed, Coranderrk. The Sanctuary wanted to pay tribute to William Barak (1824-1903), the last traditional elder of the Wurundjeri clan and influential spokesman for Aboriginal social justice. Until his death he was the acknowledged leader at Coranderrk as a liaison between the Government and the indigenous population. He dedicated his life to working tirelessly for his people, and was a highly respected man and leader to both Indigenous groups and European settlers. Gillie and Marc created a life-sized bronze sculpture that honours Barak as the brave and dignified link between different groups of people, unifying the Victorian community. Artwork FeaturesGillie and Marc love working in bronze for many reasons. Bronze is a very hardy material and will last forever. As experts in coloring bronze, Gillie and Marc enjoy experimenting with their sculptures, adding a splash of color to brighten the work, making it even more unique. > Read more For every purchase of a bronze sculpture you will receive a certificate of authenticity, titled, signed, dated and editioned by the artists. Care InstructionsBronze is very easy to clean, allowing you to enjoy your precious sculpture with minimal upkeep. > Read more Shipping, Returns and RefundsPlease visit this page to learn all about our policies. > Read more
