16 DN144
Dennis Nona Kusul 2009
Etching 400 x 600mm $1000
Kusul are water containers made from coconut shells. They were sealed with a stopper usually made from coconut fibre
which is called Muthai.

The Torres Strait islanders traveled long distances at sea for trading and battle so it was essential that they carried a plentiful supply of water.

Two Kusul were joined by a fibre rope which was strung around the neck and tied at the waist when travelling on land
where there was not a plentiful supply of water.

Like most utilitarian utensils of this nature they were carved with motifs such as the turtles and dugongs seen on the Kusul in this print.

Edition size: 45