Yinjaa-Barni Art

Murujuga

Walking through the Land Long ago in in the dreamtime our ancestors were walking freely in the country, visiting, hunting and enjoying camping, always looking after the country and to this day we still respect the land sharing stories about the country where sacred sites are and what tribe belongs Read more…

Wild Hibiscus Patch Grows out on Country (Yindjibarndi) along Galawingy Creek.

Bush Medicine Leaves (jammi) These are the leaves we use for bush medicine we call Jammi. It smells like vicks or eucalyptus and is good for cuts and sores or if you are sick you can make it in into a drink.

Bush Medicine Leaves (jammi) These are the leaves we use for bush medicine we call Jammi. It smells like vicks or eucalyptus and is good for cuts and sores or if you are sick you can make it in into a drink.

Untitled This artwork came to Rodney in a dream. He remembers this place from childhood. He says that he used to swim in the water and jump off the big rock there. His nanas would sit on the ground and tell him not to be silly. One nanna laughed and Read more…

Nyirri – Bush Plants The Nyirri is the Oval Leaf Cassia. A shrub used to decorate head band and armstrings for somebody’s first ceremony in initiation. There is a cassia in the colour of grey and blue also.

Pattern of the White Mulla Mulla A patch of Bush Wild Flower. In the early days this flower was used for making pillows. It was gathered and sewn into the flour bags.

Blue Gum Plant From this plant, it provides a (Gardangu) bush lolly. It’s a toffee when mixed with hot water and add a bit of sugar.

My Country This painting is the representation of the fresh water swimming spots throughout Yindjibarndi country connecting through the country and the green trees surrounding them, providing perfect shade and cooling in the Pilbara heat. The reddish brown is for the dirt that rich and unique to the country. I Read more…