Totem Pole (River Gauge)
Totem Pole (River Gauge) symbolizes the respect and recognition of the local Wiradjuri people while highlighting the significance of the mighty ‘Milawa Bila’ Murray River as a life source for local Indigenous groups.
Darren is a Wiradjuri man from Condobolin in the central west NSW. He is a local Aboriginal community leader and renowned artist.
The gauge shows seven flood heights for the Noreuil park area since 1870. Not all the floods were able to be listed on the gauge for artistic reasons.
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'Googar' Goanna Sculpture
This sculpture is a larger than life version of a small wooden toy goanna that our children would play with and learn from in traditional times.
Goanna
Goanna represents one of the main totems for the Wiradjuri Nation. It holds a significant place in my spirit. It’s my totem. My story. My culture.
Creature Seats
From simple sketches students worked with mentors from the Aboriginal Men’s Shed and local community to sculpt these creatures.