Raypiny Dhawu (Fresh Water Story) All Aboriginal people originate from a spiritual source, fixed in a particular place in their land or the sea. These ‘spiritual reservoirs’ are often in the form of special waterholes made by Wangarr (creative spirits) that were created long ago close to the beginning of Read more…
Raypiny Dhawu (Fresh Water Story) All Aboriginal people originate from a spiritual source, fixed in a particular place in their land or the sea. These ‘spiritual reservoirs’ are often in the form of special waterholes made by Wangarr (creative spirits) that were created long ago close to the beginning of Read more…
Jalbil (Boyd’s Rainforest Dragon) Jalbil, the rainforest dragon, is a small and gentle lizard that feeds on insects. It is very hard to see in the rainforest because it takes on the colour and patterns of the environment. The male dragons are very colourful. Jalbil are spiritual massenger for Kuku Yalanji that Read more…
Kirbaji (Dugong) and Ngawiya (Sea Turtle)
Raypiny Dhawu (Fresh Water Story) All Aboriginal people originate from a spiritual source, fixed in a particular place in their land or the sea. These ‘spiritual reservoirs’ are often in the form of special waterholes made by Wangarr (creative spirits) that were created long ago close to the beginning of Read more…
Gurranyin Ghow (the Whistling Kyte Swamp) This painting represents the Whistling Kyte’s of Glow Swamp: the old ancestors of Ghow Swamp located in Gunbower, the eagles and hawks are the clever men or Magie Men of lore and country. The landscape is covered with raak crosshating patterns that commemorate uncle Read more…
Bag/Basket Art Centre notes: The basket is made of natural raffia / sea chord. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method
