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.
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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, round and oblong.
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Sword fish
Billy paints stories from his Dhuwa homeland in north east Arnhem Land. Stories are passed on either paternally or maternally, and Billy would have learnt these stories from his ancestors. The cross-hatching style (Rrark) is a traditional painting style of this area and can represent elements such as water, air and wind. His paintings often feature totemic animals of the fresh waters of north east Arnhem Land.
When Billy was a little boy his dad used to go out on the waters around Millingimbi in a canoe to catch swordfish with a spear. Billy says “They are the biggest out that way!” His dad would catch them and bring them back to camp for the whole family.
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Woven Sail
Woven sail made from Gunga (Pandanus Spiralis).
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Balgurr Rope
Traditional rope made from Balgurr (Kurrajong). Rope is used for many purposes from ceremonial wear, to creating weavings, and every day utilitarian purposes.
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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, round and oblong.
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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, round and oblong.
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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.
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Mindirr (Pandanus Bag)
Commonly known as “dilly bags”, mindirr are woven from the split leaves of the Screw Palm (Pandanus Spiralis). They are made in various shapes and sizes and are worn hanging down the back with the string handle across the forehead.
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Mindirr (Pandanus Bag)
Commonly known as “dilly bags”, mindirr are woven from the split leaves of the Screw Palm (Pandanus Spiralis). They are made in various shapes and sizes and are worn hanging down the back with the string handle across the forehead.