Migi Jellyfish Basket Art Centre notes: This Migi Jellyfish Basket is made of natural raffia and seagrass chord. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. It has a thin / thick plaited strap and long tassels underneath. The strap closed at the end. It has long tassels above/below. The Read more…
Woven Mat Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item. Nowadays, artists weave many different shapes including flat, round and oblong.
Woven Mat Traditionally, Nganiyal (conical mats) were used as an insect screen when erected, and as a sitting mat when folded. They are used in Ceremony as well as a functional item. Nowadays, artists weave many different shapes including flat, round and oblong.
Dhawurr/batjbarra fish trap Fish traps are placed into the river to face the oncoming fish. The woven tunnel traps the fish and prevents their escape. The traps are tapered so when they are submerged in the water, the water pressure wedges them into place. Traditionally, the fish traps are operated at night Read more…
Three Fish Painted in traditional rarrk (fine cross-hatch painting style). Djilpin Arts is a not for profit Aboriginal Corporation that promotes the maintenance, development and transmission of traditional cultural knowledge systems. Djilpin Arts specialises in art, live cultural performance, digital media, and produced the popular performance event – the Walking Read more…
Fish, Duck and Gecko Painted in traditional rarrk (fine cross-hatch painting style). Djilpin Arts is a not for profit Aboriginal Corporation that promotes the maintenance, development and transmission of traditional cultural knowledge systems. Djilpin Arts specialises in art, live cultural performance, digital media, and produced the popular performance event – Read more…
Duck and Fish Painted in traditional rarrk (fine cross-hatch painting style). Djilpin Arts is a not for profit Aboriginal Corporation that promotes the maintenance, development and transmission of traditional cultural knowledge systems. Djilpin Arts specialises in art, live cultural performance, digital media, and produced the popular performance event – the 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…
Fish & Ducks Painted in traditional rarrk (fine cross-hatch painting style). Djilpin Arts is a not for profit Aboriginal Corporation that promotes the maintenance, development and transmission of traditional cultural knowledge systems. Djilpin Arts specialises in art, live cultural performance, digital media, and produced the popular performance event – the Read more…
Bird Wood Carving Wood carving has always been part of Aboriginal culture and Djilpin artists continue this tradition. Men carved wood for many purposes – tools for hunting or gathering food, axes and knives for building shelters, spears and clubs for protection of their lives and territory, objects for ceremony Read more…