Name: Melinda Gedjen
Language: Liyagalawumirr
Community: Ramingining
Biography:
Melinda is the daughter of Joy Gadawarr and the sister of Cecily Mopbarrrmbirr, Her mother Joy taught her weaving.
Her totem is Wagilag story- the two sister came from the west, up to the top and then to the east.
Woven Mat Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item. Nowadays, artists weave Read more…
JB Fisher – Mewal This painting is about the story of the rock Mewal, that is the embodiment of the spirit man Mokuy who created the honey men/sugar bag tribe. In the story, Mokuy runs Read more…
Woven Mat Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item. Nowadays, artists weave Read more…