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…
Walkarr (Bush Goanna) Walkar (Bush Goanna) is found in eastern and western Yalanji land both in rainforest country and inland plains. Walkarr was an important food source to our Kuku Yalanji ancestors. Goannas are great tree climbers and sometimes hard to catch.Walkarr was hunted with spears and brought back to Read more…
(LS): Walkarr (Bush Goanna) Walkar (Bush Goanna) is found in eastern and western Yalanji land both in rainforest country and inland plains. Walkarr was an important food source to our Kuku Yalanji ancestors. Goannas are great tree climbers and sometimes hard to catch.Walkarr was hunted with spears and brought back Read more…
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 distribute Read more…
Billabong This painting depicts multiple animals found in billabongs surrounding Beswick. Included are multiple eel tail catfish, three file snakes, a water goanna and a freshwater crocodile. Also included are two water lily plants along with their yam roots. All are gudwan dagga, or tasty tucker. Painting has been completed Read more…
Ngambi (limestone spearheads) This painting illustrates elements from the Wagilag Sisters’ Creation story. Ngambi are the stone spear heads that the sisters collected at Ngilipitji on their way to Mirarrmina. The Wagilag Sisters’ Story is primarily an account of how in the distant past the two Wagilag Sisters came out Read more…