Shenane Jago, Norgin (Large)

Shenane Jago, Norgin (Large)Shenane Jago (Norgin Large: black & white, and blue) Glazed Ceramic and copper wire 57 x 26 x 1cm The first time I caught a crocodile I was fishing along the Gilbert River, near Delta Downs Station. I was fishing with my best friend and her husband. I cleaned it, dug a hole in the sand, made a fire, wrapped up the crocodile in foil then buried it in the coals with sand over the top. After being left in its bush oven overnight it was delicious. There

Nesting season is from September to May

It is a functional piece that I have recreated in the form of a contemporary artefact

which I often see flying over my home

Carved wood

53 x 19 cm

Spirit Guides - Ret Tail Black Cockatoo

This artwork depicts symbols that represents the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

listening to their calls and tracking them down in the trees

Every material used in the necklace—whether from tree

striking birds

reflecting on my 32 years of marriage as my husband and I walk through life together

Date completed: 2019