Name: Dorothy Bunibuni
Language: Kuninjku
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
Dorothy is one of Maningrida Arts & Culture's most exciting emerging fibre artists., She is sister to acclaimed artist and weaver Anniebell Marrngamarrnga
Dorothy's innovative designs are made from locally collected pandanus and bush dyes which she collects from around Ji-balbal Outstation, on her father's country.
Lorrkon (Hollow Log) The Lorrkon or bone pole coffin ceremony was the final ceremony in a sequence of mortuary rituals celebrated by the people of Arnhem Land. This ceremony involves the placing of the deceased’s Read more…
Lorrkon (Hollow Log) The Lorrkon or bone pole coffin ceremony was the final ceremony in a sequence of mortuary rituals celebrated by the people of Arnhem Land. This ceremony involves the placing of the deceased’s Read more…
Bush Jewellery – Earrings The women of Maningrida and surrounding homelands use a combination of locally found seeds, bone and shells to make a variety of jewellery including necklaces. earrings and bracelets. Many of the artists Read more…