Kundayarr and Billabong Works in fibre from the Maningrida region are widely recognised as some of the finest in Australia. Artists confidently push the boundaries of fibre craft and cultural expression, adapting traditional techniques and forms to produce strikingly Read more…
Kundayarr and Billabong Works in fibre from the Maningrida region are widely recognised as some of the finest in Australia. Artists confidently push the boundaries of fibre craft and cultural expression, adapting traditional techniques and forms to produce strikingly inventive Read more…
Marebu and Bush Dye Deborah Wurrkidj is a Kuninjku artist from the Kurulk clan whose country lies around the outstation of Mumeka in central Arnhem Land. She is an accomplished artist working across mediums including painting, sculpture, weaving and textile Read more…
Manbamo and Duruk (dog) Seed pod of a tree or shrub, especially eucalypts (‘gumnuts’), acacias and the cup-shaped woody capsules of Melaleuca fruit. Also referred to as Bamomo in Kuninjku and Kune. Janet has also incorporated her duruk (camp dog) lino Read more…
Bathi (Pandanus Basket) Bathi are woven from the split leaves of the Screw Palm (Pandanus Spiralis). Coil weaving was introduced to Arnhem Land in the 1930s. It was adapted from techniques used by Indigenous women throughout South East Australia.
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, Read more…
Warrangarla (bush caterpillar) This design has lots of types of bush tucker including njanamaya(mud Muscle), kangodjbaya (mangrove worm) and warrangarla (caterpillar). The latter can be eaten cooked or raw.
Mako (didjeridu) Arnhem Land and the Top End of the Northern Territory is the traditional home of the didjeridu, a rhythmic wind instrument used by Aboriginal people of the region. Its use spread globally in part because the instrument was Read more…
Bridge Pool At this pool you cannot let your shadow over it. This is what we were taught by our elders it is part of our culture.
Site in Solomon Mine area This painting is a site in solomon mining area where old people lived where water travelled under ground also where they camped another Pool was down the river.