Courtesy of the artist and Onespace Gallery
Schools of baitfish swim in between two trevally on the left of the shell
Basketry and plaiting were probably more important to Torres Strait Islanders in a practical sense then any other art form
The shooting star represents Thuwathu the Rainbow Serpent's eye and it's a warning sign that someone is going to get very sick
the salt pans begin to dry out
WA YO WAY | 'Sea Totems' | Short Sarong | Emily Doolah Foyer wall exhibition Courtesy of the artist andEMILY DOOLAH Born: Thursday Island, Torres Strait Islands Region: Torres Strait Islands Tribe: Meriam Samsep, Wagedagam Panay Buway, Peiudu Totems: Tiger shark, owl moth, driftwood, Torres Strait pigeon, frigate bird, crocodile, dugong, mackerel. Saltwater Freshwater: Saltwater Languages: Torres Strait Creole, Meriam Mer, Kala Lagaw Ya Current Location: Horn Island 'SEA TOTEMS' "Torres Strait totems are sacred objects, it symbolizes a group of people,