Bulbuji I’m Kuku-Yalanji woman. My mum is from Wujal Wujal and my dad is from Laura, Chillagoe and Cooktown. For us Bama (Kuku-Yalanji people), we can’t touch bulbuji or wurarr-wurarr. They are sacred. Bulbuji start flying around once the rains come, they are also maja (boss) for bana (water) and Read more…
Nganka, flowers My painting represents the wild Nganka, flowers that live and grow around my bubu (country). I love going out bush and am enjoy looking at the wetlands which gives me inspiration for my artwork. I am a Nyungul woman. My art depicts cultural, historic and contemporary stories from my Country, the Read more…
Kurranji, Shield I have lived and worked on Buru, at Timbercamp Station, all my life. I am interested in traditional mark making, Using native tree species in my timber work and I am very inspired by the bush. I enjoy fishing, hunting and working the land. I also enjoy gathering Read more…
Rainforest timber bowls These rainforest silky oak bowls have been collected and turned on a lathe. The artist has then burnt a traditional pattern into the bowl representing his cultural story.
Painting Our Culture This painting reflects the patterns, animals and stories from my culture.
Kalka -Spear Kalka – spears are used in dancing ceremonies, hunting, fighting and also are displayed in the museums.
Carved clapsticks These clap sticks are made from hardwood and have been carved and burnt with a design that is a reflection of the artists creative self, representing country and culture.
