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Woven Mat

Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item. 

Nowadays, artists weave many different shapes including flat, round and oblong. 

Categories: Bula'bula Arts

Name: Cecilie Djalarrnami Mopbarrmbrr


Language: Marrangu


Community: Ramingining


Biography:

Cecilie learnt to weave from her mother, Joy Gadawarr and her aunties Evonne Munuyngu and Mary Dhapalany. 

Her totem is Sugarbag and Mewal.


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