Emu Ceremony This painting represents the emu ceremony mens initiation, sacred and secret mens business. The body of the emu represents hunting the old people would lay on their backs and kick in the air as a distress call that Read more…
Baru Dhawu (Crocodile Story) Baru (the crocodile man), was from the Gumatj clan. People usually call him Gurdu Gurdu or Baru which means crocodile. He lived his life at a place called Yirrkala. Living near him were other people, and Read more…
Pilbara Creeks During the rainy season many creeks are hidden among the rocky hills of the Pilbara country. The locals from this area like fishing on the banks of the creeks, catching many different varieties of fish.
Murra Gumba These are the ashes rising up out of the fire during bush fire season.
Moira & Greens Lake (The Kidneys) This painting represents the Moira & Greens Lake – the kidneys of the river. The two turtles represent the lakes and Yorta Yorta tribe. The snake represents the Murray River and Baiamee the creator. Read more…
Sacred Waterholes This painting represents the old waterholes on Yorta Yorta land that were destroyed after colonisation. The green pattern is the waterholes and Murray River water. The white dots represent the land and Country
Crayfish Dreaming This painting represents catching crayfish and cray season. We catch them in the clay banks and in nets. Crayfish are good sources of protein and taste beautiful
Danela This painting represents fishing the Murray River for yella belly perch called Danela in Yorta Yorta language. The Raak represents the river patterns ONE male yella belly and 3 children.
Baru Dhawu (Crocodile Story) Baru (the crocodile man), was from the Gumatj clan. People usually call him Gurdu Gurdu or Baru which means crocodile. He lived his life at a place called Yirrkala. Living near him were other people, and Read more…
Gumang (Magpie Geese) The Yolngu people of Arnhem Land 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 Read more…