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Deadly Yarns 3 – Who Paintin’ Dis Wandjina? (2007)

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What is Wandjina?

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Clip description

The traditional owners of the Wandjina explain the context of it within their culture. A young graffiti artist explains why he painted the Wandjina image around Perth.

Curator’s notes

This clip explains the religious significance of the Wandjina to the Worora, Wunumbal and Ngarinyin peoples of the Kimberley region of Western Australia.