Samuel Scrubby Tiwi , b. 1977
Mantuwujini (Dugong) amintiya jilamara, 2018
Natural ochre on canvas
70 x 90 cm
840982
Known alternatively in English as Sea Cow Mantuwujini are hunted with harpoon spears along the northern coast of the Tiwi Islands found in areas of sea grass where they graze...
Known alternatively in English as Sea Cow Mantuwujini are hunted with harpoon spears along the northern coast of the Tiwi Islands found in areas of sea grass where they graze A gentle and sadly endangered mammal, the animal is prized for its tender rich flavoured meat and the fat produces oil which is reputed to be good for the hair.