When artists depict Djulng, they represent the bones of deceased ancestors, deriving from the djang (dreaming) place, Dilebang. Dilebang is an extremely sacred site outside of Maningrida, that visitors and family members are strictly forbidden to visit or stay in fear big rain and storms will be cast upon community if disturbed.
Name: Enosh Biriya (Wurrkidj)
Language: Kunwinjku
Community: Maningrida
Biography:
"My grandfather James taught me when I was a little boy, when I was seven or eight years old. I was at the outstation Mumeka, my grandmother taught me about bush foods, and my grandfather taught me the dreaming stories like Wamudjan, Djulng, Dillybag Ngalyod and Wak. They are the stories I can paint".
Ngarradj (Sulphur Crested Cockatoo) This piece was carved by Harold Goodman and painted by Irene Henry. Irene and Harold are partners that live at the Kakadu Outstation of Kapalga. Irene’s family are from Tiwi islands, Read more…
Ngarradj (Sulphur Crested Cockatoo) This piece was carved by Harold Goodman and painted by Irene Henry. Irene and Harold are partners that live at the Kakadu Outstation of Kapalga. Irene’s family are from Tiwi islands, Read more…