David Roy is a prolific maker of carvings and bark paintings associated with his clan waŋarr (dreamings) which include the Ḻarradjadja (Barracuda), Buruŋgurr (Pelican), Djarrak (Sea Eagle), Ḏikarr (Flying Fish) and Nyaŋbal (Sea Dollars). His clan owns islands to the north and east of Milingimbi in the deep salt water including Galawin’ku (Elcho Island) and Murruŋga. The Yarrang tells of how Larradjadja lays his eggs to the east of Murruŋga Island before travelling north-west. His teeth are represented by the serrated upright pieces on the top of Mäḻarra hollow logs, which are traditionally used for burial rights.
Birth
05/12/1967
Language group
Burarra (Anbarra) Djambarrpuyŋu
Clan
Mäḻarra
Homeland
Murrunga