Art centre notes: this jewellery is a sterling silver Pendant. The materials used for the pendants are braided Raffia or leather cord.
Name: Fred Joe
Language: Kala Lagaw Ya, Kriol
Community: Kubin
Biography:
I come from Koedal, Kurrzi and Dhangal totem through my parents. I live and grew up in Kubin Village on Mua island in the near western cluster. My art work describes the stories told by our ancestors through their dreams, which are passed down by our fore fathers to father to son. This transcripts in our mind, then the stories are put into painting, printing & carving.
Raffia Bag Art Centre notes: The bag is made of natural raffia / cotton. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. It has a thin / thick plaited strap and long tassles underneath. Read more…
Baylau Waku Tharthoeyaypa (marriage from one clan to another) V4 This print depicts marriage from one clan to another. The images depicted in this prints representation when I married and leaving my family behind. The Read more…