Murnubbarr (Magpie Geese) are a waterbird found in abundance in the wetland areas of Kakadu and western Arnhem Land. Murnubbarr are a sustainably hunted and enjoyed manme (bush food). They are known to fly long distances, particularly in the wet season.
Name: Dora Diaguma (dec)
Language: English, Kuninjku
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
Kodjdjan started working with Bábbarra Designs in 2007. She produced two designs featuring Magpie Geese and Dilly Bags, imagery representing her djang (sacred creation stories). Her Murnubbarr (Magpie Goose) fabric was popularised by the First Nations fashion brand by the same name, Magpie Goose.). Kodjdjan passed away in 2025 surrounded by family.
Manbamo (Gumnut) Janet has collected the Man-bardderre (Nutwood tree) nuts for a long time, all over the Arnhem land region. The artist describes collecting the nuts, which are available all read round, from the ground Read more…
Manbamo (Gumnut) Janet has collected the Man-bardderre (Nutwood tree) nuts for a long time, all over the Arnhem land region. The artist describes collecting the nuts, which are available all read round, from the ground Read more…
Namorrorddo (Shooting star Spirit) – Work 6 Artist Statement (And the old lady Ngaldjorlhbo says:) ‘then I made this’ She was carrying her own dillybag and was walking slowly and she kept looking at Country. Read more…