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Eel Trap

This eel trap hods more than raffia and stitches- It carries memory. For Gunditjmara people, eel traps are apart of the world’s oldest aquaculture systems, guiding and catching eels through stone channels that still flow today. As the weaving grew, so did the story. Each coil is a thread of connection- to water, to food, to survival, to ancestors. This trap is not just an object, but a reminder of the strength and spirit of Gunditjmara Country. Light in hands, yet heavy in meaning.

Categories: Perridak Arts

Name: Josephine Kay

Language: Australian

Community: Ballarat

Biography:

I was born in Ballarat, however although I was aware I was Aboriginal, I did not get an understanding of cultural practices, and they were not handed down.

As I got older, and had my own children, I began to discover more about my culture and love to teach my children about their Aboriginal heritage.

I love doing my artwork.  It gives me a sense of connection and healing to my past and to  my culture.  It is relaxing and therapeutic for me and I'm looking forward to getting better and better, while at the same time, becoming a stronger in my Aboriginal knowledge.

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