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 many different shapes including flat, round and oblong.
Name: Margaret Djarrbalabal
Language: Ganalbingu
Community: Ramingining
Biography:
Margaret Djarbalarbal Malibirr is a fibre artist most known for traditional ceremonial pieces that incorporate natural materials such as balgurr (kurrajob bark), feathers, and gunga (pandanus spiralis).
One of Bula'bula Art's most established weavers, Margaret has had works shown in an incredible selection of Australian and international group exhibitions dating back to 1989.
Good bush food story This is a story of the artists dreaming and his family. A freshwater story of looking for food, you can see the long-neck turtles and file snakes in the water. It Read more…
Evonne’s Buliya (catfish) dhawu (story) In this painting, Evonne has painted her Mari (mothers, mother) dreaming of Buliya (catfish). This is a freshwater story from Ganalbingu country in the Arafura Wetlands. Evonne’s Mari taught Evonne’s Read more…
Baru Dhawu (Crocodile Story) Baru (the crocodile man), was from the Gumatj clan. People usually call him Gurdu Gurdu or Baru which means crocodile. He lived his life at a place called Yirrkala. Living near Read more…