Passuwa (Clamshell) V3 OF 3 Passuwa (Big Clamshell) are mostly found in garth (Low Tide) mostly used to make sokoto or curry clamshell. The shell also can be used to decorate garden beds and create sea gardens. But its mostly Read more…
Passuwa (Clamshell) V2 OF 3 Passuwa (Big Clamshell) are mostly found in garth (Low Tide) mostly used to make sokoto or curry clamshell. The shell also can be used to decorate garden beds and create sea gardens. But its mostly Read more…
Mapu (egg) Eggs are very important to Yolngu people. They are very common in the bush from both birds and reptiles such as magpie geese, lizards, turtles and crocodiles. They are used in ceremony and a food source. The artists Read more…
Passuwa (Big Clamshell) are mostly found in garth (Low Tide) mostly used to make sokoto or curry clamshell. The shell also can be used to decorate garden beds and create sea gardens. But its mostly used to for decorations around Read more…
Yawkyawk (Ngalkunburriyaymi) This is a depiction of Ngalkunburriyaymi or Yawkyawk, the fish-women spirit. Sometimes compared to the European notion of mermaids, they exist as spiritual beings living in freshwater streams, particularly those in the stone country. These water spirits are perhaps the most enigmatic, and are Read more…
Diving Bird This is the story of the diving bird ‘Gorroporra’. Gorroporra is an important sea bird from the Gamurra- Guyurra country. The imagery of this bird is painted on the men’s chests for dancing during ceremonies and funerals. Other Read more…
Diving Bird This is the story of the diving bird ‘Gorroporra’. Gorroporra is an important sea bird from the Gamurra- Guyurra country. The imagery of this bird is painted on the men’s chests for dancing during ceremonies and funerals. Other Read more…
An-gujechiya (Fish Trap) To make fish traps and fish net fences artists firstly get vine (mirlarl) from the jungle and they put it in water for one night to make it soft. Next they start weaving it; they make rings Read more…
