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Hidden Caves and the big handprints in Bungle Bungles by Troy Drill

In the hidden caves on my family’s country, there my ancestors’ handprints. and right there in the centre of the cave there is also one giant handprints on the cave walls. The handprints bigger than my own.

The hidden caves are in between the limestones. Special place for my people.

The biggest handprint looks like it is missing a finger. When you fly above Purnululu that is how the national park looks from the sky.

The big hand with the missing finger is the symbol of the Bungle Bungles.

Categories: WARMUN ART

Name: Troy Drill


Language: Gija, Kriol


Community: Warmun


Biography:

Troy was born Wyndham in 1981. Mum-Shirley Drill & Father Chocolate Thomas; Goody Barette's brother.

6 brothers & 3 sisters (one has passed).

Troy grew up in Chinaman Gardens with grandparents Simon Drill, Paddy Springvale- father of Mum Shirley and Aunty Ivy Drill.

Later on in life he moved to Purnunlulu, where he was taken under the wings of his grandfather Raymond Wallaby (whom he refers to as the Big Boss)

He moved to Warmun when he was 20 years old. Married & father to 4 beautiful children. Troy used to play football and professional basketball, went around states.

He was injured playing football when he was 25, severely damaging his foot and legs, left him partially handicapped.

Inspired by his brother-in-law Dwayne Jessell and his Mum Shirley Drill. Troy started painting, only early 2024. Stating painting makes him happy, keeps him busy, connects him to country & brings back many wonderful memories

He hopes through his painting to connect to people, to make them feel like HOME, and by creating that connection they can learn more about his country & the dreamtime


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