CHRISTINE HOLROYD | 'My Grandpa Body Paint' | Print Edition:12/40 Catalogue Number: 19-187

Catalogue Number: 19-187

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Our grandfathers

The leaves are used to treat diabetes & liver diseases whilst the fruit is consumed to treat sore throat & flu

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CHRISTINE HOLROYD | 'My Grandpa Body Paint' | Print Edition:12/40 Catalogue Number: 19-187"My name is Christine Holroyd. I am a Kugu and Thaayorre woman. My ancestors connect me to this place. I speak 4 Indigenous languages, and English. My people have been here forever. My father is Wik Iiyanh (fresh water people) from the Upper Holroyd River. My mother is Kugu Munhin (salt water people) from north Holroyd River. Both my parents were born in the bush. My dad worked in the stockyard before he met my mum. He worked as a drover for no wages