JOEL SAM | 'Dhanal'| Linocut print Jessie Hall ngoey aymayk

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As kids it was commonly used as toys for us to play with

ANNIKA ROUGHSEY| 'Rainbow Serpent Scales' Painting | 2014 | Synthetic polymer on linen

Robinson's work has contributed significantly to the environs of Cairns

Science is providing evidence of the disturbance of a highly complex and sophisticated first nations culture before invasion

JOEL SAM | 'Dhanal'| Linocut print Jessie Hall ngoey aymaykThe Dhanal plays an important part in my culture. As a totem, it gives one transparency and clear vision of our surroundings. When there are environment changes in weather and ebb tides, the Dhanal tends to change habit to survive. Some may be seasonal and migrate long distances. It is a food source, also has medicinal value to my people of Zenadth Kes. The marine mammal also has an important part in our cultural ceremony and demonstrates our