NGANA NYITTING - GREEN EMU

The title of this stamp issue, Ngana Nyitting, translates as “My Dreaming” in the Yamatji (Ngana) and Nyungar (Nyitting) languages. Artist Kevin Bynder was born in Boorloo / Perth in 1975 to a Whadjuk-Yued Nyungar mother and a Widi-Badimia Yamatji father.

The Boodja (Country) of the Yued people is located 250 km north of Boorloo / Perth and north-east of Balladong Boodja. The town of Moora is where Kevin’s maternal Nana is from. She was born amongst the trees near a settlement called Walebing. This stamp shows Kevin’s Nana’s Country.

The Yonga (kangaroo) and Weitj (emu) are major source of traditional food which Kevin’s ancestors would hunt. The bottlebrush tree was used as medicine and its sweet nectar was a source of food. Also shown are the waterways, which were made by creator, Waagyl (the Rainbow Serpent), and at the centre is the Ngaangk (sun), the giver of life. The Mardaa (ochre), used for paint in ceremonies, can be seen at the bottom.

The coin’s reverse presents an illustration of Yonga (kangaroo), Weitj (emu) and bottlebrush flower.

• Philatelic Numismatic Cover (PNC)
• One Dollar ($1)
• Mintage 7500