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Philip GUDTHAYKUDTHAY | Goannas

Philip GUDTHAYKUDTHAY | Goannas
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GUDTHAYKUDTHAY, Philip
Australia 1923 /1927
Goannas 2007
Sculpture
natural earth pigments on hollow log
193.0 (h) x 12.5 (w) cm
Purchased 2007
NGA 2007.11
© Philip Gudthaykudthay. Licensed by VISCOPY, Australia
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Djarrka is a Dhuwa water goanna and it plays a big part in some ceremonies. In nearly all Liyagalawumirr Dhuwa ceremony like Djungguwan, Ngulmarrk and Liyagalawumirr Ngarra, Djarrka is represented. They are very secret to both women and children and those not in this group and unconnected to Yolngu lifestyle and their beliefs. It is very taboo to speak about it and go into details.