Ganalbingu – Banda (Long Necked Turtle) The long necked turtle is a dreaming totem for the freshwater people, the Ganalbingu, whose country includes the World Heritage listed, Arafura Wetlands in Central Arnhem Land, Northern Territory The Yolngu (people) of Arnhem Read more…
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…
Mindirr (Pandanus Bag) Miṉḏirr (dilly bags) are made from gunga (Pandanus spiralis), baḻgurr (kurrajong) and natural bush dyes. The body of the miṉḏirr is made from gunga, and the handles from baḻgurr. Once the gunga fronds and baḻgurr bark have been collected, they are stripped and prepared then Read more…
Untitled This work portrays an area known to the artist, painted here from memory. During the pujiman (traditional, desert dwelling) era one’s survival depended on their intimate knowledge of the location of resources; thus physical elements of Country, such as Read more…
Handsewn Scrunchie Sharyn is renowned for her beautiful sewing. She belongs to a women’s group in Shepparton, where sewing techniques are passed on to family and friends.
Handsewn Scrunchie Sharyn is renowned for her beautiful sewing. She belongs to a women’s group in Shepparton, where sewing techniques are passed on to family and friends.
Handsewn Scrunchie Sharyn is renowned for her beautiful sewing. She belongs to a women’s group in Shepparton, where sewing techniques are passed on to family and friends.
Handsewn Scrunchie Sharyn is renowned for her beautiful sewing. She belongs to a women’s group in Shepparton, where sewing techniques are passed on to family and friends.
Handsewn Scrunchie Sharyn is renowned for her beautiful sewing. She belongs to a women’s group in Shepparton, where sewing techniques are passed on to family and friends.
Handsewn Scrunchie Sharyn is renowned for her beautiful sewing. She belongs to a women’s group in Shepparton, where sewing techniques are passed on to family and friends.