Lisa Michl Ko-manggén (Black Cockatoo Headdress)

Lisa Michl Ko-manggén (Black Cockatoo Headdress)Lisa Michl Ko manggn (Black Cockatoo Headdress) in collaboration with Jahzara Michl and Yaromir Michl Black male Cockatoo feathers, native beeswax, and giddy giddy seeds male 34 x 44cm & female 35 x 48cm The stunning headdress adorned with black cockatoo feathers, native beeswax, and giddy giddy seeds is a cherished symbol of our rich Kokoberrin cultural heritage. These precious materials are carefully collected over time, with the feathers ethically

The Kokoberrin people

Loud and Proud

I establish a profound spiritual connection with my great-grandmother from my maternal grandfather's lineage

Her contemporary Aboriginal art style shines through in every cut-out and detail

which is reflected in my artwork

This piece is inspired by our ancestral homelands and the vivid hues of our exquisite water lily petals

Written by Gully Peters

This barrier prevents the overflow from the sea into the river during high tide

November 2023 - February 2024

mixed & mastered at Pegasus Studios

Outstretched wings

the water-spider must have magical abilities to be able to stand upon water and skate around without sinking