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Make it Real Bag Charm by Gemma Unghango

The Waterhole, Bush Tucker and Spirits

The Gwion Gwion in this area are happy figures, and almost always appear to be dancing. They provide guidance to the best places form hunting. Hunting for Turtle, Fish and Goanna.

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Make it Real
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The profits generated from this product give 90% back to the artist and 10% back to their art centre. 

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Name: Gemma Unghango


Language: Kwini


Community: Kalumburu


Biography:

Gemma was born at Kalumburu and was brought up by the Benedictine nuns at the mission. Gemma worked in the gardens, the kitchen and bakery, and illustrated Father Anscar McPhee's 2011 book, A hero in the night time of the Dreaming: the story of Penda Gudje. Gemma's favourite subjects for painting include Wandjina and Kira Kiro figures.

Gemma was selected for Revealed, Emerging and New Indigenous Artists Western Australia 2019 at Fremantle Art Centre.


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