June 2024

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Lorna Shuan, Birmba (White Cockatoo)

Birmba (White Cockatoo) is my family totem. It has been passed down from generation to generation. They always remind me of my grandfather, my sister and other family members who have passed on. White Cockatoos are like protective spirits for me and my family. They will give you signs. Good signs and signs of danger. They will let you know when to move on.
When I’m out with my grandchildren and there is a white cockatoo, I might say, “that is your grandmother, my sister who is watching us”.

At other times, the spirits of other family members visit us in form of white cockatoos. The White Cockatoo keeps our living and past family connected to each other and to our country. When I’m alone, I know they are around. I speak to their spirit and they give me strength.

Screen printed by hand in Sydney, by master printers on 100% tencel linen. Sold by the metre in 134 cm width.

Care Instructions: Gentle machine or hand wash only in cool water, using mild detergent.

Do Not Soak, Bleach, Rub, Wring, Tumble. Line Dry Only in Shade. 

Warm Iron on Reverse. Do Not Dry Clean.

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Status: Stock

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Lorna Shuan, Kadanji (Palm Cockatoo)

Kadanji (Palm Cockatoo) is my family Totem. It is very important to me because it holds all the stories relating to the traditional land that was passed tdown to me and my siblings through my fathers side, grand fathers and great grand fathers side.

 

Screen printed by hand in Sydney, by master printers on 100% tencel linen. Sold by the metre in 134 cm width.

Care Instructions: Gentle machine or hand wash only in cool water, using mild detergent.

Do Not Soak, Bleach, Rub, Wring, Tumble. Line Dry Only in Shade. 

Warm Iron on Reverse. Do Not Dry Clean.

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Margaret Rocky, Ngunyin (Dillybag)

Dillybags played a vital part in Kuku Yalanji culture. Women used them to carry food when out hunting and gathering or soak bitter yams in creeks before cooking them. Dillybags were also used to hold personal and sacred items.

 

Screen printed by hand in Sydney, by master printers on 100% tencel linen. Sold by the metre in 134 cm width.

Care Instructions: Gentle machine or hand wash only in cool water, using mild detergent.

Do Not Soak, Bleach, Rub, Wring, Tumble. Line Dry Only in Shade. 

Warm Iron on Reverse. Do Not Dry Clean.

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Kirbaji (Dugong)

In the Past, Kirbaji (Dugong) was an important food source. It was men’s business to hunt Dugong and it was their responsibility to cook and provide the meat to all the families. The meat of the Dugong was cooked in an earth oven. 

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Kadanji (Black Cockatoo)

Kadanji (Black Cockatoo) is my mother’s mother’s totem from the Kuku Nyungkul clan. It has been handed down from generation to generation.

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Wambiji (Platypus)

Some mornings, down the river, this platypus is coming out of his hiding place, searching for food. He will swim around. When he hears people coming down the river, he swims back to his hiding place until everyone is gone.

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Kurranji (Cassowary) Footprint

The cassowary is my totem. My mother’s sister handed it down to me when I was a young boy. I perform the cassowary dance in public ceremonies. As a young men, I was part of the Yalanji Dance group and was invited to Hong Kong to perform our traditional dance cycles including the cassowary dance.

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Kurranji (Cassowary) Footprint

The cassowary is my totem. My mother’s sister handed it down to me when I was a young boy. I perform the cassowary dance in public ceremonies. As a young men, I was part of the Yalanji Dance group and was invited to Hong Kong to perform our traditional dance cycles including the cassowary dance.