Kalka – spears are used in dancing ceremonies, hunting, fighting and also are displayed in the museums.
Name: Gregory Dick
Language: Kuku Yalanji, Kuku Yimithirr
Community: Wujal Wujal
Biography:
Wandi Ngalku Bijarr - Eagle fire dreaming, Gregory dick.
Language name: Pheasant, Jurrma/Bulbul.
I grew up in Wujal Wujal which is my grandmothers country. I travel around a lot to visit family in Cairns and Hopevale.
My totem is the white cockatoo and black snake. Growing on country, I have learned our traditional lore from my elders, from my childhood upbringing.
I have observed our customs, ceremonies, dance and song cycle. My belief is to understand and learn my culture. My artworks reflect my culture and the country I am.
Bulbuji I’m Kuku-Yalanji woman. My mum is from Wujal Wujal and my dad is from Laura, Chillagoe and Cooktown. For us Bama (Kuku-Yalanji people), we can’t touch bulbuji or wurarr-wurarr. They are sacred. Bulbuji start Read more…
Dikal, Bird There are many Dikal’s living on our bubu, country. I love camping with my families, anywhere, down the beach or at the river and listening to the Dikal’s singing.
Kababina & Kunjuri I am a Nyungul woman. My art depicts cultural, historical and contemporary stories from my bubu (Country) located in the Helensvale and Shipton’s Flat areas in Far North Queensland. I wanted to Read more…