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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 and in termite mounds. The Wandjinas keep the countryside fresh and healthy which allows the native bees to produce high quality honey in Gudu’s homeland. Gudu’s name ‘Guduwolla’ is Ngarinyin for a particular tree which is favoured by Kimberley honey-flies. It’s white pollen is conspicuous from August until September, and is the main source of bush sugar in The Kimberley.

Name: Jenzahni Waina


Language: Wunambal


Community: Mowanjum


Biography:

Jenzahni grew up and went to school in Kalumburu and Mowanjum. She worked in the Kalumburu shop and in tourism. She started painting with 14 years. Watching her grandparents paint inspired her to try painting herself. She likes to paint the traditional designs of the Wunumbal and Wooddoorda people. 


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