57 AM 4713/06
Dennis Nona Dhangilau Id 2006
Etching 660 x 600mm Paper, 450 x 490mm Image $600
The tail of the male Dhangilau (Dugong) contains fatty and oily substances (id), which are released as the dugong is
smoked on a low fire, and caught underneath in containers. It is used as a medicine when someone is ill from a cold
or flu, or has aching joints. After it has been drunk the id clears up fevers and helps salve joint pain, or can be
massaged into sore muscles. Although rarely used today, some old people are still fond of using it, especially when
they go to the mainland or to hospital to visit relatives. There it is presented to those who are not well, and rubbed
on to aid their recovery. Many years ago it was an important currency and openly traded.

Medium: Etching
Edition Size: 45
Printer: Basil Hall and Natasha Rowell
Studio: Basil Hall Editions, Darwin NT
Etching Created At: Griffith University, Brisbane April 2005
Print Published: Darwin, July 2005
Paper: Hahnemuhle
Paper Size: 660 x 600mm
Image Size: 450 x 490mm
I.D. : DN073