Woven conical fish trap
Maker
Bonny Burarn.garra
(1959)
Datec 2003
Object number00038305
NameFish trap
MediumPandanus fibre
DimensionsOverall: 1020 x 535 mm
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionFish trap made by Bonny Burarn.garra (also Burarnngarra). Maningrida, east central Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia.HistoryBurarra weaver, she is recognised as one of the best traditional weavers of the Maningrida region. She was taught how to make fish traps by her husband Jack Maranbarra in the early 2000s and is now one of the senior fish trap makers. Her work is represented in many Museum collections including the National Gallery of Australia.