Status: Stock
The crocodile is very important to the Woddorda people. When the boys become men, they are given traditional skin markings that are called Brilgee. The crocodile is a totemic symbol and represents traditional dreamtime stories and dance in rock art.
The enamel mug is based on a woodblock print designed by Maitland Ngerdu.
Name: Maitland Ngerdu
Language: Ngarinyin
Community: Mowanjum
Biography:
Maitland Ngerdu is a Woddorddaa Man from his mother’s side Maxine Ngerdu and his father Percy Fletcher is from Halls Creek. Maitland Ngerdu was born at Derby Regional Hospital. Maitland works part time as a Digital Collections Officer at Mowanjum Art & Culture Centre. He has an extensive knowledge of the photographic collections and is working to digitise collections for access by community members. He is a valuable community liaison and is developing new skills in computer literacy, collection management and cultural maintenance.
As an emerging artist Maitland portrays a strong connection to his country, traditions, and culture through his work.
Karram Muddu (whirlpool story) This is my Ungud (totem). I was named for this whirlpool: Karram Muddu, located near Augustus Island. My father, Sam Woolagoodja, named me. The Warndum Story goes that there’s a woman Read more…
Waanungga (sugar bag) Gudu Mungulu often paints Waanugga, which is a word that describes various forms of bush honey. The hives in which honey is stored are called ‘Sugarbag’, and can be found in trees Read more…
