Gaanyji (Shells) by Jacqui Hunter
Shells are everywhere along the beaches of Bardi Country. When I’m walking on the beaches, I love looking for shells. I find many different shells washed up onto the beaches. In Bardi language these are the Goowid (Chambered Nautilus Shell), the Goorranybood (Mud Whelk Shell), the Iddol (Murex Shell), the Rawoorr (Razor Shell), and the Dalga (Cowrie Shell).
I like holding them in my hands, they feel so light. This is where I had the idea of sketching shells of many shapes and formations.
“I like holding them in my hands, they feel so light. This is where I had the idea of sketching shells of many shapes and formations.”
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