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Marrawuddi - Roberta (Yulyulmarra) Wurrkidj, Wak Wak (Crow) (Acrylic on Wood) 12 x 36cm

Marrawuddi - Roberta (Yulyulmarra) Wurrkidj, Wak Wak (Crow) (Acrylic on Wood) 12 x 36cm

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Artist - Roberta (Yulyulmarra) Wurrkidj

Catalogue #4389-21-3/6
Size 12 x 36cm

Roberta (Wurrkidj) Yulyulmarra comes from the renowned Wurrkidj family of the Gurrulk clan. Having been taught by mother, Melba Gurrawanga and step father dec. James Iyuna, Roberta has carried on her family's striking and very intricate rarrk work, oen painted on bark, lorrkon and carved works, such as Mimi Spirits. Roberta oen paints her djang (dreaming), Dilebang & Wak Wak (Crow Dreaming), both in which are sacred stories and sites surrounding Maningrida where Roberta oen stays.

"I was born in Darwin and grew up in Mumeka, Maningrida Outstaon, my step Dad and mum taught me how to paint, Melba Gurrawanga and James Iyuna. I've been teaching my daughter Teninnah how to paint, so she carries on our family's tradion."

Roberta Wurrkidj (Yulyulmarra), 2017

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