Malu Thumayawaik The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable Read more…
Malu Thumayawaik The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable Read more…
Malu Thumayawaik The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable Read more…
Malu Thumayawaik The mask in the artwork represents the profound concerns of my ancestors regarding the exploitation of our marine environment, driven by climate change and pollution. For centuries since creation, Indigenous peoples have possessed a rich tradition of sustainable Read more…
Yawkyawk (young women spirit) (on a rock) “This mermaid lives in a special freshwater billabong in the manberrk (savanna woodland). She is sitting on a rock on the edge of the kunronj (billabong). When we see the kunronj shining, and the sun Read more…
Jigalong Hill (Donkey Hill) “When the three grannies ran away to Perth, one got caught near Wiluna. The other two walked along the fence. Uncle sat on top of the hill for three days to make sure they were safe. Read more…
Rrugurrgurda (Mud Crab) This design tells the story of Elizabeth’s homeland – a dreaming place, a good dreaming place with plentiful mud crabs. Elizabeth’s homeland lies east of Maningrida, at the mouth of Blyth river. This country is known for Read more…
Wubbunj (Paperbark Canoe) “Wubbunj is our traditional canoe. This design is the old history story of how people came to live in this place we call Maningrida. Two old people were staying on the other side of the saltwater, in Read more…
