George Dangi and the Djiliwirri Guku design

George Dangi has painted the Djiliwirri Guku design (honey design) because he is a Gupapuyngu man of Yirritja moiety. This design is commonly painted onto the body during the Ngarra mens ceremony and Dhapi (making man) ceremony.

During the ceremony the men lie on their back whilst there family members carefully add layers of ochre in intricate designs to their chest. Dangi’s artwork is a specific representation of the Djiliwirri Guku design – there are many variations.