Yinjaa-Barni Art

Pilbara Colours The Pilbara has many colours. The colours of the land, the rocks, the trees and the water.

Gangji [Ganji] Tree Blossoms The sap of the gangji [ganji] tree seeps out and hardens on the outside but stays gooey on the inside

Turtle Soup Back a long time ago the people at Cossack used to get the Aboriginal people to catch turtles so they could make turtle soup.

Bush Leaves There are many leaves that have medicinal qualities in the Pilbara country. The traditional owners of the land know which leaves are healing and which are poisonous.

Bush Leaves There are many leaves that have medicinal qualities in the Pilbara country. The traditional owners of the land know which leaves are healing and which are poisonous.

Fireworks (No2) This is Maudie’s interpretation of fireworks exploding and showering down as she watches in awe. The beautiful orange and purple colours light up the night sky.

Fireworks (No1) This is Maudie’s interpretation of fireworks exploding and showering down as she watches in awe. The beautiful blue and yellow colours light up the night sky.

Pilbara Rocks Around the Dry Water Holes The Pilbara is a dry country. Before the rains come the water holes run dry. The colours of the dry land are still beautiful in their own way.

Flower Pots Danii Rae likes to paint quirky scenes with bright colours. This particular painting was inspired by van Gogh! Her style is unique, bold and popular.

Pilbara Creeks During the rainy season many creeks are hidden among the rocky hills of the Pilbara country. The locals from this area like fishing on the banks of the creeks, catching many different varieties of fish.