Darryl Yatjany
Dhukurrurru at Milaway

This small carving depicts a sacred rock named Dhukurrurru at a salt water country called Milaway, near Langarra (Howard Island). The Dhukurrurru is represented by Buthalak (yellow) triangles. This particular Dhukurrurru belongs to the Wobulkara Clan. The long, connected, diamond like shapes in the work represent Latjin (mangrove worms) in their different stages of development and decay; from Watharr (white, immature) to Buthjalak (yellow), Miku (red) and Mul (black, rotten), inside the Giyabara (mangrove tree of the Yirritja moiety). The tail of the Ngoykal (giant trevally) which indicates a ceremonial connection between salt water Yirritja clans is often depicted in these works.

50 x 15 x 6 cm

Ochre on hardwood