Laarri Art Centre

Title:          Ngu (Sword Fish)

Date:          12/01/10

Medium:             Ochre on canvas

Dimensions:        75.5 x 101 cm

At big river in the old days the old people use to tell us stories of how they caught Ngu (Sword Fish) and Wiliirrabi (Long Neck Turtle). The circles represent the bubbles they make in the water. The sword fish are an endangered species.

This artwork is an original by a Yiyili Community Artist. Copyright for both painting and text remains with the artist and the Laarrii Gallery. May not reproduce without permission.