Hand Woven Traditional Fish Trap - Robyn Nabegeyo

Robyn is a Kunwinjku woman and weaver from West Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Robyn Nabegeyo is married to painter Mukguddu Nabegeyo, and she and her co-wife Ganbaladj (dec) collaborated on many works including feathered string bags. Old people taught her how to weave baskets, dilly bags, baby baskets and Marebu. Robyn used to sit beside the old people and watch them as they weaved. Robyn has 5 children; Timothy, Anita, Meshak, Tammy and Pearl.

Made from Pandanus spiralis fibre, palm and locally sourced natural dyes.

Robyn Nganbegeyo’s traditional woven fish trap is an exquisite example of Indigenous Australian craftsmanship and cultural knowledge. These traps are typically handmade using natural materials such as vines, reeds, or grasses that are locally sourced, reflecting the deep connection between Aboriginal people and their environment.

Robyn Nganbegeyo’s fish trap exemplifies the ingenuity of Aboriginal Australians in adapting to and working with their natural surroundings. It serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and the ongoing significance of traditional practices in modern times.

Artist - Robyn Nabegeyo

Material - Pandanus

Size - 720mm long x 350mm (larger end diameter)