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Jabiru by Evonne Rraraypum

Screenprinted tea towel with Banami (brolga) design
100% linen
70 x 50cm
Available in black and flax colours 

Manymak (very good)! This product helps build a sustainable source of income for Yolŋu artists and art workers at Bula’Bula Arts.

ARTWORK STORY 

This is a story for the Wanybarrnga clan family.  The Jabiru is in the water and he flaps his wings, hitting the water and causes it to ripple.

After a funeral ceremony, leaders for this clan family draw the Jabiru’s water ripples into the sand/earth. This symbolises a cleansing and washing for Yolngu to be free to go on with normal life.

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