Coiling technique was introduced in the 1920s at Goulburn Island to the Maung people by missionaries and quickly spread to the mainland. Many artists produce coiled baskets of varied shapes, ranging from small round baskets to large oval baby baskets made from dyed pandanus. Artists combine colours and patterns to obtain intricate new graphic patterns.
Name: Marshella Nanguwerr
Biography:
Daughter of artists Margot Gurawiliwili and Charlie Nanguwerr Nagukwirrk, and brother of Elaezer Nangukwirrk
Taught by her father Charlie in carving and painting, Marshella is a and exceptional young artist.
Wak Wak “This is two black crows, baby and mother, there are living in the waterhole there, near to Kurrurldul. It’s a dream, longtime, but it’s still there. We call the crow Wak.” – Melba Read more…
