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Birmba

Birmba, the white cockatoo is a cheeky bird. Stealing fruit all the time.

In our culture some birds are messengers. In our lore Birmba brings us news.

My mothers Bubu is the Shipton Flat/Helenvale area.

I love taking family to our bubu, fishing and hunting for food and having a fire with damper.

Categories: Purple Emu Art Centre

Name: Lila Creek


Language: Kuku Yalanji, Kuku Nyungkul



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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