Wukun Wanambi Yolngu, 1962-2022
Bamurrunju
ochres on bark
116 x 46 cm
45 5/8 x 18 1/8 in
45 5/8 x 18 1/8 in
MM3350
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Mullet travelled from river to river, ocean to ocean, looking for their destiny. This is at Gurka'wuy. They also travelled to other various communities. We sing a song, and dance...
Mullet travelled from river to river, ocean to ocean, looking for their destiny. This is at Gurka'wuy. They also travelled to other various communities. We sing a song, and dance as well, to carry the tide of Gurka'wuy water, bringing the guya (fish) into the river, to Trial Bay. There is a place called Marraŋu, Golumala, they sing the song there, where the three rivers come together.
The water is called Gudutja and they are looking for their destiny, just like you and I tracing our family tree on a computer, looking for our great, great grandfathers and grandmothers.
Provenance
Buku - Larrnggay Mulka 4653EExhibitions
Outstanding Aboriginal art from 9 regionsOutstanding Aboriginal Art from 9 regions
