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Ngawiya & Kuyu

My painting is about ngawiya (turtle) and kuyu (fish). For Bama (people), the ngawiya is very important in our culture. Our men hunt in ngawiya the traditional way with spears. They then jump in the water and lift the heavy turtle into the boat. 

We cook ngawiya on the fire for special occasions such as funerals, weddings and ceremonies. this has been our way for thousand of years.

In my painting the ngawiya is swimming through the ocean with all the beautiful reef kuyu following it.

 

Categories: Bana Yirriji Art Centre

Name: Lila Creek

Language: Kuku Yalanji, Kuku Nyungkul

Community: Wujal Wujal

Biography:

I was born in Mossman. My mother’s people come from the Kuku Nyungkul clan of the Shipton Flat/Helenvale area.  My father belongs to the Kaanju tribe of Coen.

I have been making art for a few years now and love bright colours as they make me feel happy. I  paint, print, make jewellery and love all textile art.

I have a large family, 4 children, 3 step-children, 21 grand kids and 39 great grand kids.

I love going out with the family to the beach hunting for food and having a fire with damper.

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