Ochre Baby Carrier Kakan (Dilly Bag)
Made from locally foraged black palm, the basket is woven using the traditional kakan technique learnt from Delissa’s grandmother, Ngadijina Wilma Walker. This is an extension of important cultural practices passed on through her matrilineal family. Traditionally these baskets were used for carrying gathered foods, as well as babies. The knotting technique she uses in her weaving is also used in her contemporary jewellery pieces and open weave mats.
Featuring two handles, the short one for for carrying by hand or on your shoulder, and the longer handle for around the head so the bag would sit nicely against the back.
The burnie beans representing her Grandmothers story - Being placed in baskets as a baby, a burnie bean was given to her to keep her quiet and to play with. Dyed with traditional natural ochres.
This artwork was nominated for Telstra NATSIAA in 2017.
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Delissa Walker
My name is Delissa Walker Ngadijina. I am a Kuku Yalanji Master Weaver based in Cairns, Far North Queensland. I grew up in the Daintree rainforest with my mother and in Mosman ...
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