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![Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by JANET KOONGOTEMA of Wik and Kugu Art Centre. The title is Waank Uulk’. [81-22] (Acrylic on Linen)](https://media.redotgallery.com/stockroom/gallery/w/waank-uulk-6115-LARGE-2.jpeg)
81-22 (2022)
Acrylic on Linen
Waank Uulk’ | 81-22
Acrylic on Linen
196 x 145cm | 77.17 x 57.09in
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The Story place of Waangk Uulk’ (Dillybag Story) is located on the Archer River, the Traditional Country of Janet Koongotema, a Winchanam Clan elder and senior contemporary artist living in Aurukun. Minh Themp (Black Duck) is a major totem for Janet. These ducks live around the Waangk Uulk’ can usually be seen sitting in large flocks along the sandbanks of the Archer.
![Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by JANET KOONGOTEMA of Wik and Kugu Art Centre. The title is Archer River. [212-22] (Acrylic on Linen)](https://media.redotgallery.com/stockroom/gallery/a/archer-river-6116-LARGE-2.jpeg)
212-22
Acrylic on Linen
Archer River | 212-22
Acrylic on Linen
200 x 119cm | 78.74 x 46.85in
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This painting depicts Janet’s Country on the Archer River near Aurukun. This is the Traditional Country of the Wik-Mungkan people who belong to the Winchanam Clan. There are plenty of Story Places here including "Waangk Awa" (Dilly bag Story Place). Janet often paints her Traditional Country, helping her to assert her Custodial Rights to the waterways and land of her people.
![Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by JANET KOONGOTEMA of Wik and Kugu Art Centre. The title is Waangk Awa’. [179-22] (Acrylic on Linen)](https://media.redotgallery.com/stockroom/gallery/w/waangk-awa-6120-LARGE-2.jpeg)
179-22
Acrylic on Linen
Waangk Awa’ | 179-22
Acrylic on Linen
109.5 x 158.5cm | 43.11 x 62.4in
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This painting depicts Janet’s Country on the Archer River near Aurukun. This is the Traditional Country of the Wik- Mungkan people who belong to the Winchanam Clan. There are plenty of Story Places here including "Waangk Awa" (Dillybag Story Place). There are 5 Dillybags from Janet’s Country and all are considered as Totems. Waangk Awa’ is a very colourful place. The water shimmers with many different colours and there are lots of ducks too. This place is considered Ngench Thayan (sacred) and is forbidden to enter unless you are a Traditional Owner.
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139-23
Acrylic on Linen
Winchanam Country | 139-23
Acrylic on Linen
150 x 96cm | 59.06 x 37.8in
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This painting depicts Janet’s Country on the Archer River near Aurukun. This is the Traditional Country of the Wik-Mungkan people who belong to the Winchanam Clan. There are plenty of Story Places here including "Waangk Awa" (Dillybag Story Place). There are 5 Dillybags from Janet’s Country and all are considered as Totems. Waangk Awa’ is a very colourful place. The water shimmers with many different colours and there are lots of ducks too. This place is considered Ngench Thayan (sacred) and is forbidden to enter unless you are a Traditional Owner.
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