This painting depicts Baru (Saltwater crocodile)
Name: Thomas Baru
Language: Burarra (Martay), Yan-nhangu
Biography:
Warraburnburn In Burarra and Gun-nartpa languages the figure represented in this artwork is generally known as a wangarra ‘ghost spirit’. For the Warrawarra clan ghost spirits have their own particular characteristics and their own name – Warraburnburn. The Warraburnburn Read more…
Twined Basket Twined basketry is a well-established fibre art form in the Maningrida region, particularly among Burarra language group artists whose Country lies east of the Liverpool River. Artists create baskets in a wide variety Read more…
Burlupurr – dillybag Burlupurr, or dilly bag, is usually a large woven collecting basket. These large bags are often made from the vine ‘Malasia scandens’, a strong pliable plant which grows along the floor and Read more…