Handwoven Dillybag Earrings, Silver 925 Wagilak Yapa Watj (Wagilak Sisters) range –exclusive jewellery from Indigenous women of Beswick. Developed in studio workshops with jeweller Kate Sale and weaver Fiona Gavino, traditional fibre artists are translating their skills into a series of fine woven wire earrings and pendants. Hand woven in Read more…
Handwoven Dillybag Earrings, Silver 925 Wagilak Yapa Watj (Wagilak Sisters) range –exclusive jewellery from Indigenous women of Beswick. Developed in studio workshops with jeweller Kate Sale and weaver Fiona Gavino, traditional fibre artists are translating their skills into a series of fine woven wire earrings and pendants. Hand woven in Read more…
An-gujechiya (Fish Trap) To make fish traps and fish net fences artists firstly get vine (mirlarl) from the jungle and they put it in water for one night to make it soft. Next they start weaving it; they make rings for the inside to keep the fish trap’s shape. Artists Read more…
An-gujechiya (Fish Trap) To make fish traps and fish net fences artists firstly get vine (mirlarl) from the jungle and they put it in water for one night to make it soft. Next they start weaving it; they make rings for the inside to keep the fish trap’s shape. Artists Read more…
Borndok (Spear Thrower) The Borndok (Spear Thrower) is used to help propel a spear. These items are used for hunting and highly decorative pieces are used in ceremony. Also known as woomera; a flat type of spear thrower. The borndok is held in one hand, with the spear placed in the hook at Read more…
Borndok (Spear Thrower) The Borndok (Spear Thrower) is used to help propel a spear. These items are used for hunting and highly decorative pieces are used in ceremony. Also known as woomera; a flat type of spear thrower. The borndok is held in one hand, with the spear placed in the hook at Read more…
Borndok (Spear Thrower) The Borndok (Spear Thrower) is used to help propel a spear. These items are used for hunting and highly decorative pieces are used in ceremony. Also known as woomera; a flat type of spear thrower. The borndok is held in one hand, with the spear placed in the hook at Read more…
Borndok (Spear Thrower) The Borndok (Spear Thrower) is used to help propel a spear. These items are used for hunting and highly decorative pieces are used in ceremony. Also known as woomera; a flat type of spear thrower. The borndok is held in one hand, with the spear placed in the hook at Read more…
Borndok (Spear Thrower) The Borndok (Spear Thrower) is used to help propel a spear. These items are used for hunting and highly decorative pieces are used in ceremony. Also known as woomera; a flat type of spear thrower. The borndok is held in one hand, with the spear placed in the hook at Read more…
Garnawarra (frog) and Jima Jima (Waterlily) Jimi jima is similar to what is commonly known as a waterlily (monochoria australasica). The plant is mainly associated with a waterhole named Yalija, but also other sacred waterholes in the Wurdeja area. This painting of jima jima depicts the lily as it exists naturally in Read more…