Gija Goowoolem doo Minybernem – Gija Trees and Grasses stanner award Part A – An imposed

Part A – An imposed culture of violence

the collection includes the earliest extant set of Pukumani poles from Melville and Bathurst Islands alongside more recent contributions of artworks and cultural objects

Chapter 19: Squash

Chapter 9: ‘Joyous maggots’- The symbolism of Yolngu mortuary rituals

Gija Goowoolem doo Minybernem – Gija Trees and Grasses stanner award Part A – An imposedGija Goowoolem doo Minybernem Gija Trees and Grasses is both a work of art and an extraordinary ethnobotanical achievement. At its heart are 72 stunning paintings by award winning artist Birrmarriya Shirley Purdie which feature the significant flora found in Gija Country in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. The paintings are accompanied by Birrmarriyas descriptions of each plants traditional properties and uses for food, medicine and