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Warrawarra Clan

This clan consists of Martay Burarra speakers and relates to the country called Gamurra Gu-yurra which lies between Maningrida and Ramingining in central Arnhem Land.


Thoes totemic animals are the darter ‘gorraporda’, the saltwater crocodile ‘marrchila’, saltwater catfish ‘ganyjal’, mullet ‘gurndarra’ and barramundi ‘rajarra’. These animals indicate it is a country with salt and fresh water access. In fact there are many waterholes in this area and the scenery can be imagined as little lakes with waterlilies swimming on top with many sea birds feeding and green grass around.

Name: Nicholas Pascoe


Language: Burarra (Martay)


Community: Maningrida


Biography:

Nicholas Pascoe is a senior artist from Maningrida. He is one member of three generations of the Pascoe Family who work with the art centre to produce high quality traditional artwork telling stories about life in Arnhem Land. Nicolas paints stories from the old days when Aboriginal people lived solely off the land and sea. He often paints fish and plants and is passing on his clan's traditional designs. Nicolas taught his sons and nephews to paint.


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