“This river we call Mangabo. It is near Gudjarrngarrl homeland of my daughters, Deborah and Jennifer Wurrkidj. We cross that river when travelling to Munmoy outstation. In the wet season, that water comes up and covers over those rocks, and when you look down there are rocks all under the water.”
– Helen Lanyinwanga
Name: Jennifer Wurrkidj (dec)
Language: Kuninjku
Community: Maningrida
Name: Helen Lanyinwanga (dec)
Language: Kuninjku
Community: Maningrida
Name: Jennifer Wurrkidj (dec)
Language: Kuninjku
Community: Maningrida
Name: Helen Lanyinwanga (dec)
Language: Kuninjku
Community: Maningrida
River, rocks, yawkyawk (young woman spirit) “This river we call Mangabo. It is near Gudjarrngarrl homeland of my daughters, Deborah and Jennifer Wurrkidj. We cross that river when travelling to Munmoy outstation. In the wet Read more…
Kunkih (Mud Ripples) This design depicts the patterns of the freshwater mud ripples, which emerge after strong monsoonal wet seasons on the Djinkarr and Nangak flood plains. These ripples form on the earth’s surface in Read more…
Wayuk (Waterlily) Wayuk (Waterlily) Nymphaea violacea. The stem of wayuk is a popular bushfood and the beautiful flower is enjoyed across Arnhem Land. This fabric was created using the linocut printing technique. The lino tile has been Read more…