Bambarrarr Marrawili "Garranali" 162 x 9.5cms Aboriginal Art Ritual saw the bones of

Ritual saw the bones of the deceased placed within the termite hollowed memorial pole for final resting

and story telling are what I seek to achieve

the golden eye of remembrance A portal where all life begins again

Many of Polly's paintings depict the bush plum with its brightly coloured seeds

and the preservation of traditional knowledge

Bambarrarr Marrawili "Garranali" 162 x 9.5cms Aboriginal Art Ritual saw the bones ofEarth pigments on Stringybark hollow pole 162 x 9. 5cms. This is a Maarrpa clan pain ng of the sacred area referred to as Garraali where the sacred Bru (crocodile) nest. The Maarrpa people were led by Wakuthi (born c1921) who remained a powerful and influen al man although almost blind and known as Banbay 'blind one' un l his death in 2005. In the se ng of this coastal outsta on, the elements of this pain ng incorporate themes of fire and water and