Description
Medium: Linocut
Edition Size: 50
Published: August 2012
Printer: Theo Tremblay
Studio: Editions Tremblay NFP Cairns, QLD
Image size: 660 x 400
Paper size: 800 x 600
Samul is the plural of Samu meaning Cassowaries in the Kala Lagaw Ya language of the Maluyligal people of Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait).
The feathers have been traded with the people along the East coast of Papua New Guinea for centuries. They are used for decorating numerous items including masks, weapons and costumes.
Every part of the Samu was used.
