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Evonne’s Buliya (catfish) dhawu (story) In this painting, Evonne has painted her mother’s dreaming of Buliya (catfish). This is a freshwater story from Ganalbingu country in the Arafura Wetlands.

Lidjilidji (Crimson finches) This artwork represents totemic finches. These birds herald the beginning of the dry season and are associated with the Ganalbingu clan. Lidji Lidji are also represented in ceremonial song and dance.

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…

Warraburnburn (spirit) This carving is representational of a “ghost spirit”.  Yolngu lore says they are a lot like Yolngu, they like to live in the bush and go hunting and fishing with their families.

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.

Dhawurr/batjbarra fish trap Fish traps are placed into the river to face the oncoming fish. The woven tunnel traps the fish and prevents their escape. The traps are tapered so when they are submerged in the water, the water pressure wedges them Read more…