Ngangiy (Mud-mussels) This Painting depicts Ngangiy (Mud mussels) a type of shellfish; a mussel, a commonly gathered clam found in the mangrove mud and characteristically coated with coralline growth and stained partly black. Polymesoda coaxans (Corbiculidae). This plentiful shellfish is Read more…
My Mob A collection of small works created by Kaiela Arts artists during a series of workshops. Artists have used Posca pens and acrylic paint to create colourful designs that represent Country, traditions and culture.
Communities along the Dungala A collection of small works created by Kaiela Arts artists during a series of workshops. Artists have used Posca pens and acrylic paint to create colourful designs that represent Country, traditions and culture.
Waratah A collection of small works created by Kaiela Arts artists during a series of workshops. Artists have used Posca pens and acrylic paint to create colourful designs that represent Country, traditions and culture.
On Woka A collection of small works created by Kaiela Arts artists during a series of workshops. Artists have used Posca pens and acrylic paint to create colourful designs that represent Country, traditions and culture.
Shield Shields were used as modesty shields for women, normally worn around the shoulders or around the waist.
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…
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…
Northern Marbled Velvet Gecko (Oedura marmorata) Aboriginal art in Ramingining, Central Arnhem Land is commonly illustrated through designs and images of animals, plants, and landscape. These motifs commonly reflect the artists ancestral inheritance and their dreamings and are referred to Read more…
Shannon’s frilled necked lizards The Wagilag Sisters are central to the four important ceremonies of the Dhuwa moiety; the Djungguwan, the Gunabibi, the Ngulmarrk, and the Mandaialla. The story is primarily an account of how, in the distant past, the Read more…