Cecilia has painted totemic species significant to her Durrurrnga clan. In this painting she has depicted Wayanaka (oysters), Djanda (goanna) and Wurrutjara (Sandpalm).
Name: Cecilia Bambarrawuy
Language: Liyagalawumirr
Biography:
Cecilia is an early career artist who enjoys painting along side her husband Andrew Wanamilil Malibirr.
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