Bush Billy Cans are made from hollow logs, collected from the bush around Borroloola, so each one is a one-off in terms of size and shape. Bottoms and handles are added to create the ‘billy can’.

Waralungku Arts (pronounced Wharr Ral Loonghu) is an indigenous art centre located in the remote town of Borroloola. NT. It is not-for-profit, and fully owned and governed by Aboriginal peoples of the region. Waralungku Arts represents artists the from four main language groups – Yanyuwa, Garrawa, Marra and Gurdanji.

Title: Bush Billy Can 
Artist: Maria Pyro
Materials: Carved/wood objects – Acrylic on Wood
Catalogue Number: 561-21
Dimensions: 13cm x 4cm (excluding handle)

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