54 DN126
Dennis Nona Gabau Wurau
Etching Paper: 1080mm x 630mm $1350
Gabu Wurau translates as Wind Bird in the artist’s language. The birds depicted in the print are Woomerr or
Frigate birds.

During calm weather the birds are seen flying very high in the sky. At times they will drop down and fly very
close to the surface of the water. When this happens the Islanders know that in a few days they can expect
strong winds, which are called Koigubajka. If the birds do not drop down all the way to the water’s surface they
know that the change in the weather will not be as severe.

When the birds resume their position high up in the sky it indicates that calm weather is on its way.
Medium: Etching
Edition size: 45
Printer: Merran Sierakowski
Plate created at: Under the House of Art, Brisbane & Basil Hall editions, Darwin 2007
Print published: Darwin, 2007
Paper: Hahnemuhle
Paper size: 1080mm x 630mm
Image size: 900mm x 440mm
AAPN ID: DN126