Au-gujechiya (fishtrap) A detailed linocut design portraying a large Au-gujechiya (fishtrap) with an-maka (cowtail stingray), rajarra (barramundi) and other fish inside. Elizabeth is from the Burrarra language group and her homeland is Gupanga, Arnhem Land.
Mandjabu Kuninjku people traditionally make two sorts of conical fish traps. One is called mandjabu and is made from a strong, durable vine called milil, and a smaller one is called manylik mandjabu, and made from the grass manylik. The mandjabuconical fish trap is bigger and stronger and used in tidal reaches Read more…
Kinga & Kunkih A hand carved design depicting the story of Kinga & Kunkih (Crocodile and mud ripples) ‘Kinga uses mud to hide in for hunting’ – Janet Marawarr
Merlemerle & Ngarradj A hand carved block print depicting the story of Merlemerle & Ngarradj (Butterfly and Cockatoo) by Janet Marawarr.
Yawkyawk ‘Yawkyawk swim underneath the rock. They always stay there. When the sun comes out they come out from underneath the river, make themselves warm. They sit and they look around. When they sit, they cry to themselves. Ngaldjorlhbo (mother of everything) she created them – yawkyawk and the other Read more…
Lorrkon – Joy Garlbin Lorrkon (hollow log) A beautiful hand printed Lino design by Joy Garlbin.
Bamboo Shoot ‘I see bamboo everywhere where i go in Maningrida. I see it at every house – it’s a common house plant. When i see bamboo i get excited because i feel at home. Bamboo makes me feel good.’ Belinda Kernan
