GAYMALA YUNUPINGU - DJIRIKITJ II
GAYMALA YUNUPINGU
DJIRIKITJ II, 2004
Image Size: 48.5 x 70 cm
Paper Size: 56 x 76 cm
Frame Size: 75.5 x 97 cm
Limited Edition Screenprint on Paper
REGION
Yirrkala NE Arnhem Land, NT
PROVENANCE
Buku Larrngay Arts, Yirrakala, NT
Private Collection, NSW
Cooee Art Leven, NSW
STORY
This Djirikitj (quail) live at Biranybirany, the environment for the small grass fowls. The area for these small birds are based at Biranybirany in all sacred land. The Djirikitj have many names; Warrululu Waramanu, Gorrnha it means the fire (little birds that walk along in lines). it is a sacred tradition place that was made by these birds. The two clans Gumatj and Madarrpa represent thsi two totem that belongs in that area. they sing, dance and share rom. culture likan and Bundurr.
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