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Gemma Unghango: The Waterhole, Bush Tucker and Spirits Bag Charm
Bag Charm Artwork Story:
The Gwion Gwion in this area are happy figures, and almost always appear to be dancing. They provide guidance to the best places for hunting. Hunting for Turtle, Fish and Goanna.
Gemma Unghango
Artist Bio:
Gemma was born at Kalumburu and was brought up by the Benedictine nuns at the mission. Gemma worked in the gardens, the kitchen and bakery, and illustrated Father Anscar McPhee's 2011 book, A hero in the night time of the Dreaming: the story of Penda Gudje. Gemma's favourite subjects for painting include Wandjina and Kira Kiro figures.
Gemma was selected for Revealed, Emerging and New Indigenous Artists Western Australia 2019 at Fremantle Art Centre.
