Malgarr Wall Shield- Australian Red Cedar - Mick Harding Judy Watson this medium-sized painting makes a

this medium-sized painting makes a bold and powerful statement

but on your table setting too

Traditional Healers of the Central Desert contains unique stories and imagery and primary source material: the ngangkari speak directly to the reader

Artist: Karen Barnes

Common stereotypes will be challenged

Malgarr Wall Shield- Australian Red Cedar - Mick Harding Judy Watson this medium-sized painting makes aMalgarr (shield) with Womindjeka (welcome) design. Traditionally, Malgarr were used with Liyangayil (fighting clubs) for hand to hand combat with enemies. Mick Harding has replicated the shape of these shields in his artwork. Womindjeka means "Welcome". In a welcoming ceremony, Djerrang U Wurrdhadindu (many gum leaves) are burnt in a Darnuk (wooden bowl). This creates smoke, which is walked through by visitors to cleanse them and welcome them to