Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Turtles in a Painting "Reaching For Above"

 "Reaching For Above" by Jan Leon


Tobwabba Art tells the story of the Worimi people from the Great Lakes region of coastal New South Wales.  Tobwabba Art is a living portrayal of the rich and diverse culture of the Worimi people that has been passed down through the generations. Royalties from the sale of licensed products to to Tobwabba Art and benefit the Worimi community.

postmarked in 2012 with an 'Olympic Pole Vault' stamp from Australia

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Worimi people are Indigenous Australians.  They were said to be taller and stouter than those living around Sydney and were said to be more prone to laughter than tears.


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