Moa Arts

Gub Thuraik Gub Thuraik is when sorcerory is used upon the wind by performing certain magical ceremonies. The knowledge and practice was used as part of navigation and sailing during sea expeditions. 

Urlakal Urlakal is a Kala Lagaw Ya language for a dugong herd that are found in the shallow waters through Torres Strait Islands. Each herd is led by a dominate male and moves between different feeding grounds along the tidal currents of Guthal and Kulis.

BAIDAM This artwork is based on a shark which we call “Baidam” in our language that swims near the deep blue sea looking and searching for food and also to protect the reefs.  

NABA Naba is a warrior hunter who is from a village on Moa Island, St Paul. He carries his bow and arrows everywhere he goes  around the island. 

Under the Sea This artwork is about the beauty under the sea which is why I created this piece because it reminded me of our amazing reefs around Moa and the whole Torres Strait.

happiness and love This piece represents the happiness and live in life, which also describes the deftness one’s true feeling in expression and gratitude. 

Plawau Kawsal Plawau Kausal is when flowers bloom on the island with beautiful colours from red, orange and yellow making the island scenery beautiful.

Kai Kai Shell These are all the shell fish people on Moa like to eat.

Guguab II This artwork captures the repetition of generations; the three ladies sitting and weaving depict the past, present and future. Intrinsically interwoven in this art piece is the teaching and knowledge that is passed on from generation to generation. Uman means weaving, teaching and knitting together the knowledge that Read more…

Baits When we go out on the reefs at low tide or even go into the creeks. These are some of the baits that we use to catch fish.