Cushion Cover with Aboriginal Print “Dibirdibi” by Dorothy Gabori

Description

Add a touch of Aboriginal artistry to your home with this large cushion cover, featuring Dibirdibi artwork by Mornington Island artist Dorothy Gabori. The stunning design reflects a deep connection to land and culture, which is central to the art of Mornington Island. The cushion cover has a softish texture has a hidden zip closure for easy removal and washing. Please note, this is the cover only and cushions are not included.

Celebrate Aboriginal art and culture while supporting our Indigenous artists from Mornington Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Product details:

• Manufactured in China with ROYALTIES PAID TO THE ARTIST AND THEIR FAMILIES
• Dimensions: 53cm x 53cm
• Material: 100% Polyester
• Washing instructions: Gentle cold machine wash inside out. Do not bleach, wring, or tumble dry. Cool iron on the reverse side only. Do not dry clean.
• Cushion cover only (no insert included)
• Design printed on both sides

Dorothy Gabori

Born: 1959
Origin: Dulkawalne – Bentinck Island
Language: Kayardild

Biography

“I am the fifth child of my mother Sally Gabori. My father was Pat Gabori, he was a hunter, a hard working old fella. We use to go bush with our parents who taught us a lot about our homelands both Bentinck Island and Sweers Island.

I love being at the Art Centre with my sisters and the rest of my family. We learn so much from the old people about our land and country. There is always so many activities to get into, I am glad that we have the Art Centre to go to.”

Artwork Story

“Dibirdibi means rock cod Kayardild our language. It is our Father and his Father’s totem. It was Dibirdibi who cut out the channels cutting Bentinck Island from the mainland. Dibirdibi’s final resting place was the high hill Bardathurr on Sweers Island, south-east of Bentinck Island. This place is called Dibirdibi Story Place. In search of water, the old people cut the liver of Dibirdibi to pieces and threw these on to rocks at the foot of a cliff where it became a perpetual spring.” – Dorothy Gabori