Dugong can be found in the waters around Maningrida They are a protected species but do form part of a traditional manme (bushfood) diet for some saltwater communities.
Name: Josephine James
Language: Ndjébbana, Gurrgoni, Kuninjku
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
Josephine is from the Gurrgoni language group, one of Maningrida’s most endangered languages.
In Josephine’s design work, she depicts detailed stingrays and turtles in the sea country, in an intricate two colour design.
Josephine is also a sculpture, carving mimih spirits for Maningrida Arts and Culture.
Namurre Boko (Two Brothers Fighting) A two colour screen print design from 2022. Jay’s first large format design to join the Bábbarra Designs Collection. ‘This is my first one, I’m really happy, I’m proud. It’s Read more…
Kunwardde dja Karrbarda (Rocks and Yam Vine) Susan Marawarr is a Kuninjku artist from the Kurulk clan whose country lies around the outstation of Mumeka in central Arnhem Land. In this design, she has depicted Read more…
Bawáliba (Stone Country Mimih) “Bawáliba is the djang (Dreaming) of my mother and my uncles. They are good spirits, they protect us and they recognise families. They are really tall- just like human beings, like Read more…