b. 1977

16 x 33 x 17cm

Pandanus Spiralis, natural bush dyes, bush string

Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts Catalogue : 23-648

Baskets are made from Gunga (Pandanus Spiralis) and often include Balgurr (Bush string). Many baskets are made using a coiling process and others are made with a twining technique seen in mats. Some baskets are plain, but many, as in this piece, are dyed with natural bush dyes. Some artists are experimenting with new techniques and colours.

“My name is Rena Garmundawuy Guyula I was born on the 1st of July 1971 in Galiwin’ku. I live in Gapuwiyak in East Arhnem Land. My mother is Mavis Miyauluma Bidingal and my father is Wangamurru Bandawungu. My Moiety is Dhuwa and my subsection is Wamutjan. I learnt to weave from Banbulmiya, Nancy and myself. I went to school in Galiwin’ku and spent time in Mirringalia. I came to Gapuwiyak and had four boys.” - Rena Garmundawuy Guyula

Text courtesy of Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts