MATTHEW DJIPURRTJUN
Ŋaliyindi Dhäwu( A short story of Ŋaliyindi)
$420.00
The edible corm, or root, of the ŋawk’ŋawk is a favourite food of both nyaŋura and gurrumaṯtji and is also an important ceremonial food for Yolŋu. In turn, both these animals are much sought after game in Arnhem Land and great prestige is awarded to hunters who can bring home bags of either of these. Be careful though, Djipurrtjun warns, ‘That nyaŋura, tasty one but real cheeky. He got sharp mouth [beak]. Maybe he bites you and maybe you are the food.’
37 x 24.5cm
