DAVID ANDY - Girringun Art Centre | 'Bigin Necklace' | Wood / shell inlay Linocut initiation and cult practices and

initiation and cult practices and increase ceremonies

Image size: 176 x 122 mm

The 9 page 1897 Queensland Act of Parliament ‘The Aboriginal Protection and Restriction of the Sale of Opium Act’

DOLLY LOOGATHA | ‘Thundi’ | Painting / acrylic on belgium linen | 40

DAVID ANDY - Girringun Art Centre | 'Bigin Necklace' | Wood / shell inlay Linocut initiation and cult practices andThis style of timber rainforest shield is carved from hardwood was used in conjunction with the bagur (sword) to settle arguments during a brun (gathering). David Andy is a Djiru traditional owner from the Mission Beach area. Passionate about art, David continues to produce carvings and traditional objects; a practice that has been passed down from his elders. While David likes to follow traditions, he has started created artwork with contemporary