Yinjaa-Barni Art

Biyulu Colours of the Yellow Ochre The yellow colour is used for painting during our law ceremony. We also use some black and red ochre.

Seeds and Waterways After the rains in the wet season, the waterways are full and the seeds are ready to come up.

Fallen Flowers (Dawn Sandy) Leaves and flowers fall from the tress on Country, making colourful patterns on the ground.

Pilbara Wildflowers and Seeds These are the Pilbara wildflower’s that grow on the ground. Their seeds spread in the Country ready for the next year.

Seeds and Waterholes After the rains in the wet season, the waterways are full and the seeds are ready to come up.

Seeds and Waterways After the rains in the wet season, the waterways are full and the seeds are ready to come up.

Waterholes This painting shows the many waterholes you find in the Pilbara region. Some are well known, others are hidden amongst the hills.

Ngarndu Ngurra (My Yindjibarndi Country) My childhood is filled with memories of a beautiful place called the Pilbara. It is a land that has always offered so much to our people. Our ancestors walked this Country with strength and wisdom, reading the riverbeds, knowing where to gather food, when to Read more…

Wild Tomato Plant The Wild Tomato is one of the bush foods. It is eaten when its colour changes from green to yellow. It is also a common prickly bush.

Patterns and Colours of Life