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Dakawa (crayfish)

Yolngu collect Dakawa from the side of the river or swamp where it’s muddy and there are lots of them. They break the claws off, throw them on the fire and eat them. Dakawa are also good food for turtles. 

 

Categories: Bula'bula Arts

Name: Peter Gambung


Language: Gupapuyngu


Community: Ramingining


Biography:

Peter is on Bula’Bula Arts board of directors and is a strong advocate for the equitable treatment of Yolngu people. He continues to paint stories to help teach younger generations. His paintings consists of his Gupapuyngu clan’s story lines and song lines.


© the artist / art centre