Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation
225182284500
Ngawiya (Sea Turtle) In the past, sea turtles were an important food source for Kuku Yalanji people. Only men were allowed to hunt them. The men were also responsible for cooking them in a ground oven and distributing the meat to all the families. We ate turtle meat on special occasions such as the Read more…
Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation
225182284484
(LG): Kirbaji (Dugong) Kirbaji (Dugong) is an Ancestral Spirit Being (Totem) that I inherited it from my mother’s side. It is my Totem. The dugong was also an important food source for my ancestors. Only men were allowed to hunt them, and only men had the right to cook and Read more…
Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation
225182284483
Ngawiya (Sea Turtle) In the past, sea turtles were an important food source for Kuku Yalanji people. Only men were allowed to hunt them. The men were also responsible for cooking them in a ground oven and distributing the meat to all the families. We ate turtle meat on special occasions such as the Read more…
Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation
221382284819
mermaid, crocodile + barra This painting depicts two freshwater crocodiles, one of which is diving. On either side is a barramundi and a mermaid spirit – a culturally important story. Painting has been completed using a handmade grass reed brush called Jarlk. Raark or fine line work is in Yirritja Read more…
