There are seven types of stingrays in the waters of Pormpuraaw. In Kugu language they are: Thorny or Rough Skin Stingray Nga’a Mutha Spotted Stingray Nga’a Mipoo Long-tailed Stingray Nga’a Wangan Spotted Eagle Ray Yuku Punth-aacin Brown Ray Nga’a Umpara Blue-spotted fantail Ray Waalka Cow-tail Ray Nga’a Mulopom Stingrays are speared and the tails placed in the branches of s by the very old and the very young. hade trees where initiation ceremony is to take place, both as warning to non-participants and spiritual recognition of the event about to take place. Kayamun is the name of the pre-wet season when growth begins as the humidity rises, September/October. This is the time when ceremony is done. Stingray liver is a delicacy especially eaten by the old and very young. It is particularly tasty when rolled in an outer layer of cooked minced meat and seasoned with naturally available herbs*. Artist: Syd Burce Shortjoe Etching on paper 49 x 33 cm Price includes postage within Australia
