Running Man
This is the running man rock art that you see in the caves near Kalumburu. These are the hunters going out for food.
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Gathering of the Gwion People
This is the beginning of the people gathering. All sorts of tribes like you see on the rock art around the Kimberley. Some images have pieces washed away by nature like you see it in the rock art.
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Kira Kiro Figures
Mary has depicted the Kira Kiro figures hunting in the bush. It is wet season and there is lots of bush tucker around.
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Gathering of the Gwion People
These are the hunters and the dancers gathering. All sorts of tribes (Gwion people) like you see on the rock art around the Kimberley.
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Gathering of the Gwion People
These are the hunters and the dancers gathering. All sorts of tribes (Gwion people) like you see on the rock art around the Kimberley.
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Mary Punchi Clement – Kira Kiro Country – Silk
My bush name is Muljay. “My father found me” at Ngarrandhu on the turtle, that’s my totem. Mary painted ceremony and events, dancing and hunting as well as botanical themes, not limited to plants on land, but also fresh water and salt water aquatic plants known as food sources for sea creatures, an important part of Kalumburu culture. As a community Elder she held a wealth of knowledge regarding her cultural traditions.
In this image the country is alive with Madjal (Grasses) – Watja (Leaves) – Yulu (Bush Flowers) – Kanandur (Pandanus)- Kulalar (Vines) surrounding a rock hole near the sea. The colours of flowers and leaves are reflected in the waters. Striated rocks surround the water hole.
“This painting shows the country before the fires and before people started changing the environment.”
Mary’s work is inspired by the rich environment around her and depicts a record of her botanical knowledge. Her images are made up of a myriad of small brushstrokes in layers to represent her vast botanical knowledge describing bush foods and medicines.
100% silk chiffon. Made in Australia.