Gurra-bana - How our moiety system is established

This artwork titled Gurra-bana is part of the BULURRU DAGIL-NDU “The people are strong, the spirit is strong, the creator is strong” exhibition by Djabugay Art Centre. This is a detailed 2min version of the artwork. Gurra-Gurra means ‘ancestors’ in Djabugay ngirrma (language) and “minya” means “meat/ of the flesh”. According to Bulurru “storywaters” Gurra-minya clan’s people are associated with and belong to the “dry” season and must marry someone from the opposite moiety the “Gurra-bana”. Equally, the same ‘Lore’ is recognized by the clan’s people identifying as Gurra-Bana, “Bana” meaning ‘water’ and Gurra-bana meaning your ancestry belonging to the “wet” season. “Nganydji nyumbu bandjarril, Nganydji Gurra-minya, Nganydji wambayingu Bandjil Dayal djada, Malim Gurra-bana.” “If your father came from the “dry” side, all your siblings had to follow your father’s line - you are all Gurra-minya”. “Gurra-minya must marry Gurra-bana - this is the ‘Lore’ that has been passed down from our Bulurru ancestors, who can marry who...” - Dennis Hunter (Gudji Bulurru-nggu) Gurra-bana, Gurra-minya include audio recording of Djabugay Elder Wurrmbul (Pelican) Gilpin Banning, recorded in 1985 in Redlynch by Helena Cassells. Gilpin has a strong relationship with the Redlynch area, and in this recording, he talks to the story places in the area. Gilpin Banning was a strong language speaker and was instrumental in recording and preserving the Djabugay language. Gurra-bana, Gurra-minya also includes audio recording of Djabugay Elder Badadjaygul Gilpin Martin, singing three short versions of a song for corroboree, about the significance of Yellow Crested Cockatoo feathers. He was recorded by La Mont West and Hugh Clarke in 1965.

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