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Billabongs & Boomerangs by Clinton Brian

Featuring artwork by Clinton Brian depicting the plant and animals that live in the surrounding billabongs and provides an important source of bush tucker. Clinton is a renowned carver and has included two boomerangs, traditional men’s tools used to hunt and collect them.

Crafted with a blend of shimmery silk and soft cotton, the Djilpin sarong seamlessly combines elegance with comfort.  A versatile and luxurious accessory designed for all occasions, evoking the spirit of Arnhem Land. 

Silk Cotton blend. 98cm x 198cm. Designed in Wugularr / Beswick, Arnhem Land. 

Categories: Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation

Name: Clinton Brian

Language: Goonian, Rembarrnga

Community: Wugularr (Beswick)

Biography:

Clinton was born at Buluhkaduru community, a homeland near Maningrida. Clinton is self-taught in the art of wood carving. His love of art was inspired by watching his mother as a child. Clinton prefers carving from Nowerlap or Anbutbut (a species of Kurrajong tree) and paints using a traditional grass brush. Clinton is known for his carvings of fish, and birds such as magpie geese, herons and ibis. He has also recently incorporated the artistic use of buffalo horns in his work.

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