Fish traps are placed into the river to face the oncoming fish. The woven tunnel traps the fish and prevents their escape. The traps are tapered so when they are submerged in the water, the water pressure wedges them into place. Traditionally, the fish traps are operated at night time.
Name: Cecilie Djalarrnami Mopbarrmbrr
Language: Marrangu
Community: Ramingining
Biography:
Cecilie is an early career fibre artist who began weaving through Bula'bula in 2022. Her work mostly comprises of woven mats, where her eye for subtle detail makes her pieces striking and immensely popular.
Cecilie grew up surrounded by strong, accomplished weavers. She learnt to weave from her mother, Joy Gadawarr, her aunties Evonne Munuyngu and Mary Dhapalany, and continues to weave alongside her sister, Melinda Gedjen. Cecilie continues to learn from the older women and pass this knowledge onto her daughter, whom she is currently teaching.
Cecilie's totems are Sugarbag and Mewal.
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