About this product
'Dijan ola ŋaraka wani insaid la mokuy, la Yolŋu en la enimul. Dismob impotin la melabat en la mela houmlen.'
'These are the bones inside the devil devil, Yolŋu and animals. These are very important to us and our homelands.' The bones have their own songlines. When someone passes away they get the bones and they sing all day and then they bury them. That’s how they used to do it in the olden days. Then the boss one (junggayi) will make a totem stick for the grieving family. They cut a tree and paint it and decorate it with feathers. Then they dig a hole and stand up the totem sticks they painted. It stays there forever as memories for the family.’ – Wally Wilfred
Title: Ŋaraka (Bones)
Artist: Wally Wilfred
Medium: Acrylic Paint on Paper, framed in a white glass shadow box frame
Dimensions: 90 x 70cm
Catalogue Number: 243-23
Product information
Lead time: 8 weeks
Delivery: Australia-Wide
✓ Australian Made
✓ Carbon Reduction Commitment
✓ Renewable & Recycled Materials
✓ Low VOC Materials & Finishes
✓ Designed for Disassembly
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✓ GECA Certified Product (where applicable)
✓ ISO 9001 Certified
✓ ISO 14001 Certified
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Made in Australia
This product is manufactured in Australia. Buying Australian-made supports local businesses and jobs, supports our community, and strengthens our economy.
Traditional Craft Preservation
This product supports the preservation of heritage crafts which often embody culture and intergenerational knowledge. These products enable artisans to create sustainable livelihoods using these skills.
Supports First Nations peoples and communities
Approximately 70% of the value of this product goes to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned organisations. This income, independent of Government welfare, supports First Nations cultures and self-determination.
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