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Balgabalga (Hammerhead shark)

This painting depicts Balgabalga (Hammerhead shark) and Bula (Short sucker fish). Balgabalga is a significant totemic species for the Gupapuyngu people from Djiliwirri and is represented through songlines and storylines in which the Bula follows the Balgabalga like a shadow. 

Categories: Bula'bula Arts

Name: Peter Gambung


Language: Gupapuyngu


Community: Ramingining


Biography:

Peter is on Bula’Bula Arts board of directors and is a strong advocate for the equitable treatment of Yolngu people. He continues to paint stories to help teach younger generations. His paintings consists of his Gupapuyngu clan’s story lines and song lines.


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