Dennis Nona
Wakasu (Coconut Oil)- This print is split into three parts to explain how coconut oil is naturally processed in the Torres Strait islands.
Gidigidil - Ducks and Yabbies- Kagul are those yabbies - we have them - and we do hunt for them towards the monsoon season.
Gaoima (Boil Medicine)- Myrta is a wild plant and looks a bit like Basil. It is used when the season changes to Kuki [North-West Monsoon time].
Barisal - Trails of the Sting Ray- Barisal, in traditional Western Torres Strait Islander language means, Trails of the Stingray.
Dhogai Zug- This legend originated from Badu Island situated in the Torres Straits.
Uzu Pui (Stone Fish Medicine)- When islanders were stung on the reef by Stone Fish, a deadly and venomous creature, plant medicines were available to manage pain and cure the wound
Octopus- The two effigies depicted in the print have special powers and when placed in the water they ensure a plentiful harvest from the sea.
Osulal - Dugong Dust- This print describes a traditional method of hunting Dugong in the Western Torres Strait islands.
Mamoose (Chief Mamoose)- Chief Mamoose is chosen by members of the Kwod, and is a traditional speaker about custom and law before feasts.
Sazi - Special Root - This marine blue etching depicts the effect of Sazi in a sea lagoon. Sazi is a special root used by Torres Strait Islanders to intoxicate the fish so that a plentiful catch is easily available.
Ngaw Kukuwam - The Lovers - The girl in this story is from a remote Matuan village in Papua New Guinea called Bora.
Wamadai (Plant Medicine)- Wamadai is a purplish flower found near the shoreline mangroves on several islands. In past times, women who were gathering food would also collect the little flowers and place them under the family sleeping mats before dark.
Ari Pui Laig (Raincaller)- This print relates to an important ceremony carried out by the Rain Sorcerer when the wells have dried up.
Kwod- The Kwod is a special place for men where decisions and big community business is conducted.
Sarawai - Death Cloud- Sarawai is a cloud that forms like a mushroom over the top of an island, and marks a very sacred occurance.
Sarup- Sarup in Western Torres Strait language means, 'lost in the sea'.
Gapu Dhangal - Gapu Dhangal means Sucker Fish and Dugong in western Torres Strait language.
Awai Tithuyil - Awai Tithuyil is the western Torres Strait Island name for the Pelican constellation.
Bia- Bia, an aborigine (kawaig), lived at Cowal Creek on Cape York Peninsula. He ate fish and wild yams (saur). He had magical powers.
