This painting is about the wabul (Torres Strait pigeon). It is a migratory bird that fly from the Torres Strait Island to the Australian mainland once a year to breed. The wabul are very good eating and I have lots of memories of my ngamu (mother) cooking up great feasts of wabul for my family when I was younger and into adulthood, passing down recipes and cultural food practices to the younger generations.
Name: Junibel Doughboy
Language: Kuku Yalanji
Community: Wujal Wujal
Biography:
Hi, my name is Junibel Doughboy, I am a traditional owner for the Wujal Wujal area. I work in the art centre as a gallery assistant but do art work when I am not too busy. I like fishing, camping, singing and listening to music.
Bulbuji I’m Kuku-Yalanji woman. My mum is from Wujal Wujal and my dad is from Laura, Chillagoe and Cooktown. For us Bama (Kuku-Yalanji people), we can’t touch bulbuji or wurarr-wurarr. They are sacred. Bulbuji start Read more…
Dikal, Bird There are many Dikal’s living on our bubu, country. I love camping with my families, anywhere, down the beach or at the river and listening to the Dikal’s singing.
Kababina & Kunjuri I am a Nyungul woman. My art depicts cultural, historical and contemporary stories from my bubu (Country) located in the Helensvale and Shipton’s Flat areas in Far North Queensland. I wanted to Read more…