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Warrnyu Dhawu (Flying Fox Story) Back in the Creation time, Warrnyu (Flying Foxes) once lived like men, in the cave at the place called Kurrki Warrnyu Yirri Djaringal (they also lived in caves called Wadatilmurr & Gurngurmirrngu). Warrnyu lived in these caves for many years and then one day Djanyarr Read more…

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Warrnyu Dhawu (Flying Fox Story) Back in the Creation time, Warrnyu (Flying Foxes) once lived, like men, in the cave at the place called Kurrki Warrnyu Yirri Djaringal (they also lived in caves called Wadatilmurr & Gurngurmirrngu). Warrnyu lived in these caves for many years and then one day Djanyarr Read more…

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Burrula (Diving Duck] This painting depicts diving duck, both realistically and symbolically. A particular clan group uses the object in the painting during a hollow log ceremony (traditional funeral ceremony). The rarrk (cross hatching) is the water. One group will perform the catfish dance whilst another performs as diving ducks. Read more…

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Wititj All Aboriginal people originate from a spiritual source, fixed in a particular plce in their land or sea. These Spiritual Reservoirs are often in the form of special waterholes made by Wangarr (Creative Beings), long ago close to the beginning of time. These creator beings moved across the country Read more…

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Status: Stock Fabric length – 1m This product was screenprinted by Yolŋu art workers at Bula’Bula Arts. We print small batches of tea towels, tshirts and fabric lengths by hand because we love putting Yolŋu designs on everyday items – especially ones that balanda (non-Yolŋu) use! Due to the lovely handmade Read more…

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Status: Stock mam’thun djorra’ (sticker pack) Meet animals and creation spirits from Ramingining, Arnhem Land. These sticker designs are taken from original paintings from incredible Yolŋu artists at Bula’Bula Arts. We love seeing Yolŋu designs on everyday items – especially ones that balanda (non-Yolŋu) use – because we are proud Read more…

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Status: Stock Pandanus earrings by Daphne Banyawarra Bush-dyed pandanus, harvested locally and dyed with bush dyes Silver plated hooks  Yolŋu artistand masterweaver Daphne Banyawarra is a strong Ganalbingu woman from Gurrwiliny (Arafura Wetlands). Her intricate and highly skilled works are made from naturally dyed pandanus and kurrajong plant materials sourced Read more…

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Status: Stock Baru T-shirt This tshirt was designed by Yolŋu artist Andrew Wanamilil in Ramingining, Arnhem Land. Baru (crocodile) is one of Andrew’s totems and part of a very important Creation Story for the Ganalbingu people.  Manymak (very good)! Buying products by Bula’Bula Arts helps us build a sustainable income source Read more…

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Status: Stock Manymak natha (good food) apron Perfect the art of cooking in our ‘Manymak natha’ apron – it means ‘good food’! The design is made from three original artworks and features traditional Yolgnu bush foods from both freshwater and saltwater sources. Cotton drill apron with pocket and adjustable straps. Read more…

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