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Manbirrbbirr (small bush flowers)

In Kuninjku the name manbirrbbirr is used for a number of densely flowering shrubs and small trees including Verticordia cunninghamii, yellow flowering Austromyrtus species and also Acacia platycarpa which also has dense white. 

This artwork has been printed on bush dyed linen hand dyed by Deborah Wurrkidj. The printing was done by Apphia Wurrkidj at Babbarra Designs with hand cut Lino tiles by her sister Jennifer Wurrkidj. Three sisters contributed to the creation of this cloth. 

Name: Jennifer Wurrkidj


Language: Kuninjku


Community: Maningrida


Name: Apphia Wurrkidj


Language: Kuninjku


Community: Maningrida


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