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…
Yawkyawk and bush flower 100% Khadi Cotton purchased in Indian markets in 2023 Hand printed using Abigail’s late mother, J. Wurrkidj’s lino tiles.
Yawkyawk and Karrabarda 100% Khadi Cotton purchased in Indian markets in 2023 Hand printed using Abigail’s late mother, J. Wurrkidj’s lino tiles.
Raypiny Dhawu (Fresh Water Story) All Aboriginal people originate from a spiritual source, fixed in a particular place in their land or the sea. These ‘spiritual reservoirs’ are often in the form of special waterholes made by Wangarr (creative spirits) Read more…
Man-ngalinj (bush potato) Man-ngalinj is a root vegetable often described as ‘bush potato’. It’s duwa, the artist’s moiety. It has a bulbous root and a long thin vine with small flowers that grows across the ground or up the trunks Read more…
Warrawarra Clan This clan consists of Martay Burarra speakers and relates to the country called Gamurra Gu-yurra which lies between Maningrida and Ramingining in central Arnhem Land.Thoes totemic animals are ‘gorraporda’ or darter, here depicted with it’s eggs in the Read more…
Clan totems at Gochan jiny-jirra Banggala has painted a number of clans totems associated with his clan estate at Gochan Jiny-Jirra. The snake being Ji-japuny is the major creator figure for this country. He swam up the river bank at Read more…