‘Moori’ (moo-ri) is the Wubuy word for the domestic water buffalo, found throughout northern Australia including the lands around Numbulwar. They were initially imported in the 19th century as a source of meat, but the wild population grew significantly and out of control. Moori gravitate towards floodplains, and it is common to spot them in Numbulwar while out harvesting pandanus. Better run away quick though! 

Reece Thompson is an emerging artist from Numbulwar. His original Moori design graces the entry to the art centre (pictured).

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Numbulwar Numburindi Arts

Built on self determination Numbulwar Numburindi Arts is a collective of artists whose mission is to keep culture strong.
Established in 2019, Numbulwar’s first art centre is 100 per cent owned and controlled by the community. Born from the community’s desire to practice and engage with traditional culture, NNA is a space for artistic and cultural expression.

Champions of fibre art, NNA artists marry naturally-dyed and locally-harvested pandanus with bright and bold ghost nets, abandoned fishing line retrieved from Numbulwar’s shoreline. Our Wulbung (baskets) and Yir (dillybags) fit as naturally in traditional applications as they do in contemporary, urban environments.

Numbulwar sits on the Rose River and belongs to the Nunggayinbala clan, one of the Wubuy or Nunggubuyu speaking clans from the region. Ceremonial activities are still very important within the region and occur regularly.

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