Paper mache Christmas balls made through Cross Cultural Programs which bridge the gap between Australian Indigenous and Global Communities through the Arts.
This design is by Julie Woods
Ball is 7.5 cm in diameter. Comes with info on artist and Cross Cultural Programs.
Julie is telling the story of two sisters travelling through her mother's country towards Docker River, Northern Territory. They stopped at Ilkuwaratjara and cut a wana (digging sIck). The punu (wood) was really straight. The little sister was gettng homesick, but the big sister said; "No, I am taking you to meet your family." Along the way they were digging for kuka (meat such as goanna) and Niny (Bilby). They got kuka and they were happy to have a good feed. The 'U' shapes are the sisters. Next to them are their wana or digging sick. The circles represent rock or water holes where water collects after the rains.
Cross Cultural Projects
Bridging the economic, creative and cultural gap between Aboriginal artists & global artisans through the arts enterprise. Taking themes from their original painting, Aboriginal artists have created the design which appears on this exclusive product. Designed in Australia, reproduced in Kashmir under Australian supervision.
Royalties from the sale of the sale of this product benefit the artists and their communities
