Kunkurra (The Spiralling Wind) ‘Kunkurra’, the spiralling wind is associated with several sites in the Kardbam clan estate. On one level, this painting can be interpreted as a depiction of the kinds of mini-cyclones common during the wet season in Read more…
Kunkurra (The Spiralling Wind) ‘Kunkurra’, the spiralling wind is associated with several sites in the Kardbam clan estate. On one level, this painting can be interpreted as a depiction of the kinds of mini-cyclones common during the wet season in Read more…
Scarred My family and I went to Uluru in 2022 and we seen the scar on the heart where people used to climb, the rails are gone but the scar of footsteps remains. I feel like it is a metaphor Read more…
Kinga (Crocodile) This is a painting of kinga, also known as namanjwarre, the saltwater crocodile (crocodylus porosus). These animals are totems for people of Yirridjdja moiety, one of the two patrimoieties of Arnhem Land aboriginal cultures. Crocodiles are rarely killed Read more…
Komrdawh (Northern snake-necked turtle) Chelodina rugosa Komrdawh are a popular food source for Kunikjuku people of West Arnhem. the would be caught using a Mandjabu (Concial Fish Trap) in rivers and creeks as well as using spears or digging sticks Read more…
Ngalyod (Rainbow Serpent) The rainbow serpent is a powerful mythological figure for all Aboriginal people throughout Australia. Characteristics of the rainbow serpent vary greatly from group to group and also depending on the site. Often viewed as a female generative Read more…
Status: Stock Sarong – Kurriyala (Carpet Snake) The carpet snake is an important animal for us. We call it Kurriyala in our Kuku Yalanji language. Our ancestors wrapped the meat in native ginger leaves and cooked it on the hot Read more…
Status: Stock Sarong – Kurriyala (Carpet Snake) The carpet snake is an important animal for us. We call it Kurriyala in our Kuku Yalanji language. Our ancestors wrapped the meat in native ginger leaves and cooked it on the hot Read more…
Pilbara Hills Country This painting represents many Pilbara hills we have in our country and the dry spinifex everywhere with the green trees. This is my grandmothers hill at three different times of the day.
