Balmawuy by Clinton Gaykamangu

Artist: Clinton Gaykamangu Title: Balmawuy Moiety: Yirritja Clan: Ganalbingu Region: Milingimbi, Central Arnhem Land, NT Language: Yolngu Matha Size: 45 X 38cm Medium: Acrylic on Canvas This is the totem for my father's grandmother clan. This painting belong to Balmawuy of Dipirri Homeland. No-one lives there anymore and we have a responsibility to maintain the culture for the area. The 2 x longneck turtles call Minhala are actually dancing toward each other. The long-necked turtle is the main clan totem.