Rare Sculptured Earthenware Face Plaque of an Aboriginal Elder by William Rickitts

William Rickitts "Aboriginal Elder" (Australia 1899-1993) ceramic wall plaque William Ricketts (1898–1993) Bio William was an Australian potter and sculptor of the arts and crafts movement Born in Richmond Victoria in 1898 William briefly work as a potter with Australian Porcelain Company in the early 30’s William settled in Mount Dandenong Victoria Aboriginal spirituality and respect for the natural world was his general message throughout his artworks His major works include the “Dromana” in the Seawinds Garden Arthurs Seat Victoria and “Gun Brute” at the William Ricketts Sanctuary Mount Dandenong Victoria Many smaller works are in the collection of the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney Photographic records of his sculptures particularly those from the sanctuaries of Pitchi Richi and Mount Dandenong are held in the archives of Australia’s libraries William supported himself through commissioned sales of his art and made pieces as gifts These signed original small pieces are increasingly