DAVID ANDY - Girringun Art Centre | 'Bagur Necklace (1)' | Wood / shell inlay cosmetics this is where I was

this is where I was born on a saltpan under the ti-trees

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Carolyn Craig

Bringing together some key voices from this region

DAVID ANDY - Girringun Art Centre | 'Bagur Necklace (1)' | Wood / shell inlay cosmetics this is where I wasThis style of timber sword carved from hardwood was used in conjunction with the bigin (shield) to settle arguments during a brun (gathering). Used one handed the bagur was double edged and could cause a lot of damage to the other person if if connected. Rarely made now this object was generally not painted, and was a fearsome weapon which would stand nearly as high as the person who wielded it. David Andy is a Djiru traditional owner from the Mission