Mats can vary greatly. Artists commonly use a mix of naturally dyed and undyed fibre to create a striking variation of coloured bands. Some artists also incorporate different types of looping to produce different patterns and textured finishes. Each type of mat, fibre bag, basket and dilly bag has its own name in the various languages spoken in the Maningrida region.
Name: Zoe Prudence
Language: Burarra (Martay)
Community: Jimardi
Biography:
Zoe Prudence is the younger sister of Indra Prudence and Gabriella Garrimara. She is just learning how to weave making fish-traps under the guidance of her older sisters
Birlmu or Namarnkorl (Barramundi) It is well known that Aboriginal art often depicts images of sacred totems or dreamings of Aboriginal culture. However, the world of the non-sacred also provides a rich source of subject Read more…
