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Mick draws his inspiration from the compelling legends of his
people, and weaves the images of those legends into each of his
artworks. Each drawing is highly expressive and is a unique original.
DRAWING SAMPLES » |
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Wangim or Boomerang are shaped killing sticks. They are used
for traditional hunting and in self defence.
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Mick has adapted his carving techniques to use carving tools
as well as burning his designs. Mick's carving features
local fauna and flora as well
as
traditional
symbology.
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Dhaal Galk (clapsticks) are the traditional instrument
for song, dance and ceremony of the Kulin people.
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Googarra or Possum Skin Cloaks were used by our Old People for
keeping warm during cold
times of the year. They are also used for song, dance and in ceremony
of my people the Kulin Nation.
My main use of possum skins is as a different medium for my designs. POSSUM
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Malgarr (Shields) were used traditionally with
Liyangayil (Fighting Clubs) for hand to hand combat with
our enemies. I have replicated the shape of these in my artworks. These are available
in three sizes.
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Didjeridoo or Yidaki (Yolngu language of NE Arnhem Land) was
traded into South Eastern Australia from Northern Australia. It
is now used in our traditional song,
dance
and ceremony.
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Mick's passion for photography is evident on this website. All
these photos are his handiwork.
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