Mokuy, 2022
$3,200.00
‘This is a painting of a mokuy (spirit) from the Dhuwa moiety. Djuwaḻpaḏa is its name. It travelled everywhere that spirit singing and sharing songlines with Wägilak people. It travelled with a waṯu (dog), the dog followed it everywhere. It is a spirit dog and it is much bigger than a normal one, more like the size of a calf. Its name is riḏipiriḏipi. The men on the painting are showing how to do the mokuy dance.’ – Wally Wilfred
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All artwork will be sent via Australia Post. Canvas work will be rolled and placed within a secure tube. Prints will be either flat packed or rolled.
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