Commonly know as “dilly dags”, mindirr are woven from the split leaves of the Screw Palm (Pandanus Spiralis). They are made in various shapes and sizes and are worn hanging down the back with the string handle across the forehead.
Commonly know as “dilly dags”, mindirr are woven from the split leaves of the Screw Palm (Pandanus Spiralis). They are made in various shapes and sizes and are worn hanging down the back with the string handle across the forehead.
This painting is of a conch shell and the “U” shapes are oysters. The rrark (cross hatching) is representing water.
As part of Evonne’s family tradition To make these intricate table mats, artists collect the young leaves from the Pandanus Spiralis palm tree. They then strip the leaves of thorns and into thin strips before they are boiled with tree roots or leaves that are used to make natural dye. is lit over the conch shell and the smoke from this fire is used in a smoking ceremony. This ceremony has cleansing properties.
Hand spun bush string is made from the inner bark of the Banyan tree (ficus viarens), the Karrajong tree (brachychiton paradoxum) or the Cocky Apple tree (planchonia careya). The bark from the young tree is beaten or chewed whilst still fresh. It is than pounded with a stone to separate the fibres which are then rolled and spun on the thigh. The string is then knitted or knotted to create a bag.
Fish Net – The story of Bululidj, the creek on the other side of Nangalala. Surrounded by the weeds and water lilies the fish trap is hidden in the creek, the fish entering are the saratoga, barramundi, catfish and other small ones.
Hand spun bush string is made from the inner bark of the Banyan tree (ficus viarens), the Karrajong tree (brachychiton paradoxum) or the Cocky Apple tree (planchonia careya). The bark from the young tree is beaten or chewed whilst still fresh. It is than pounded with a stone to separate the fibres which are then rolled and spun on the thigh. The string is then knitted or knotted to create a bag.
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.
Commonly known as “dilly bags”, mindirr are woven from the split leaves of the Screw Palm (Pandanus Spiralis). They are made in various shapes and sizes and are worn hanging down the back with the string handle across the forehead.
Commonly known as “dilly bags”, mindirr are woven from the split leaves of the Screw Palm (Pandanus Spiralis). They are made in various shapes and sizes and are worn hanging down the back with the string handle across the forehead.
The community of Ampilatwatja made a conscious decision not to paint ‘altyerr’ dreaming stories, the artists paint their country where those stories sit.
This painting shows the layered landscape of Alyawarr, Central Australia. Knowing your country is an important part of living in a remote community like Ampilatwatja. Knowing when and where to go hunting and gathering, knowing where there is ‘soakage’ (where you can dig for water), travelling with family for ceremonies, and maintaining a connection with the land.
“This is my country, my view of country.”