Status: Stock Stone Axe Story by Simon Dawugari Sourced from archived prints in Djilpin’s Gapu Series, five outstanding art works have been printed on to a high quality cotton linen blend: Scott Hall’s Blue Billabong from his 2013 limited edition etching; Frankie (Tango) Read more…
Status: Stock Lorna Shuan, Birmba (White Cockatoo) Birmba (White Cockatoo) is my family totem. It has been passed down from generation to generation. They always remind me of my grandfather, my sister and other family members who have passed on. Read more…
Status: Stock Lorna Shuan, Kadanji (Palm Cockatoo) Kadanji (Palm Cockatoo) is my family Totem. It is very important to me because it holds all the stories relating to the traditional land that was passed tdown to me and my siblings Read more…
Status: Stock Margaret Rocky, Ngunyin (Dillybag) Dillybags played a vital part in Kuku Yalanji culture. Women used them to carry food when out hunting and gathering or soak bitter yams in creeks before cooking them. Dillybags were also used to hold personal and sacred items. Screen printed Read more…
Mukuy Spirit Figures These finely crafted woven figures represent Mukuy Spirit creatures. The Mukuy belong in Yirritja country called Galanbirni. At night you might hear them playing the Didjeridu. The Mukuy travel around a lot and are often found in Read more…
Mukuy Spirit Figures These finely crafted woven figures represent Mukuy Spirit creatures. The Mukuy belong in Yirritja country called Galanbirni. At night you might hear them playing the Didjeridu. The Mukuy travel around a lot and are often found in Read more…
Kirbaji (Dugong) In the Past, Kirbaji (Dugong) was an important food source. It was men’s business to hunt Dugong and it was their responsibility to cook and provide the meat to all the families. The meat of the Dugong was cooked Read more…
Kadanji (Black Cockatoo) Kadanji (Black Cockatoo) is my mother’s mother’s totem from the Kuku Nyungkul clan. It has been handed down from generation to generation.
Wambiji (Platypus) Some mornings, down the river, this platypus is coming out of his hiding place, searching for food. He will swim around. When he hears people coming down the river, he swims back to his hiding place until everyone Read more…
Kurranji (Cassowary) Footprint The cassowary is my totem. My mother’s sister handed it down to me when I was a young boy. I perform the cassowary dance in public ceremonies. As a young men, I was part of the Yalanji Read more…