Tyankern (Mulga Berries)

Gary Bird Mpetyane

Gary paints the story of the Tyankern, a sweet edible berry that belongs to a type of mistletoe found growing on the mulga tree. This is a very important story for Gary that belongs to his country, Ilkawerne (El-go-an-na). This story, its songs, dances and symbols have been passed down to Gary.