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Status: Stock Make it Real Tea Towel by Ben Ward Yardanggarlm (Dingo Springs) Ward depicts a traditional area of Miriwoong Country outside Kununura in the east Kimberley, WA. “This painting is also about ceremony for young men.” Ward maps out Country, its ranges, river systems, rocky outcrops, natural springs and Read more…

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Status: Stock Make it Real Bag Charm by Ben Ward Goorloordoordoog – Pigeon Dreaming Goorloordoordoog – the peace pigeon created this country by scratching out the ground with his feet in the Dreamtime. The central design represents a freshwater spring that the pigeon hid underground. A long time ago this Read more…

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Status: Stock Make it Real Magnet by Ben Ward Pigeon Dreaming Ben has depicted Pigeon Dreaming in this painting. “The peace pigeon – gooloodoodoog created this country by scratching out theground with his feet in the Dreamtime.” The central design represents a water hole. “I have deliberately painted a nuclear Read more…

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Namorrorddo a profane spirit Namorrorddo is a profane spirit sometimes called a ‘bad angel’ in Aboriginal English. The Namorrorddo is a yirridjdja moiety being associated with the Yabbadurruwa regional cult ceremony. Namorrorddo sits upon a rock and is usually painted with long claw like hands and feet. Sometimes spurs protrude Read more…

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Namorrorddo a profane spirit Namorrorddo is a profane spirit sometimes called a ‘bad angel’ in Aboriginal English. The Namorrorddo is a yirridjdja moiety being associated with the Yabbadurruwa regional cult ceremony. Namorrorddo sits upon a rock and is usually painted with long claw like hands and feet. Sometimes spurs protrude Read more…

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Yalpirakinu Yalpirakinu is Adrian’s mother’s country. Adrian’s mother is the late Eunice Napangardi, a well known painter herself. His artworks consistently refer to the desert mountains, ridges and trees which are part of Yalpirakinu. Using a restricted colour palette, Adrian’s  brushwork is loaded with energy, drama and memories. He is a deliberate and Read more…

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Vicky Pula Holmes – My Mothers Country Ampilatwatja is my Mothers Country, I come from a long line of artists. My family still traditionally hunt and gather, I share my love for the land, plants, flowers and trees, with my children and grandchildren.  My paintings are inspired by the changing seasons Read more…

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Betty Pula Morton – My Country and Bush Medicine I paint my country where I find bush tucker and bush medicine. I am very happy when out bush hunting and gathering, it is where I feel connected to country and culture. My inspiration is from being out on the land, especially from the hunting and gathering trips Read more…

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