Bahloo The Moon God Puzzle 12 pc
BOUT BAHLOO THE MOON GOD
In the Dreamtime . . . Baiame had made the hills, valleys, streams and rivers. The bare plains that extended over the horizon paid tribute to Bahloo the Moon God, who serenely sailed across the night sky. In Bahloo’s journey he would bring changes to the weather. He brought winter, summer, autumn and spring to his people. When happy, he would bring good weather for all his tribal people across the land. But if he was angered he would bring bushfires, droughts and monsoons. One day Bahloo became very ill. He summoned two elders to his cave. They followed the footprints to the cave and Bahloo was there. They could not see him, but they could hear his voice. He told the elders of the ‘seasons’ and the signs to look for as seasons change. First there will be summer. It will be hot during this time, which will bring monsoons and floods. This time of the year will be called the ‘wet season’. After this comes autumn, a time where the leaves fall to the ground. Birds lose feathers, the grass stops growing and things that are green will turn brown. Then comes winter, which is the time of cold. During the cold times the gods flee to warmer places and there is less rain coming from their battles in the sky. It is a time to seek shelter for your people, as the animals also seeks escape from the cold. Look for the red sky in this season, for it forewarns of great cold. The end of the cold means the coming of spring, where life returns from its slumber and everything is beautiful again. The birds will sing and dance and give birth to their young. Spring is the season that the flowers blossum in vibrant colour.
MURRI ART – VISIONS OF THE TROPIC DREAMTIME
Made in Australia
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Bangu the Flying Fox Dreamtime Story
A DREAMTIME STORY OF THE YUIN PEOPLE OF WALLAGA LAKE.
Long ago, when the world was new, there were many birds and…
There were many animals on the earth.
The birds and animals spent most of their time fighting one another. Bangu the Flying Fox couldn’t make up her mind if she was a bird or an animal.
Bangu the Flying Fox liked to be on the winning side all the time. When she went out to play with the animals and they got into a fight with the birds, Bangu would change to the birds’ side if they were winning.
If she was with the birds and the animals were winning, she’d change to the animal’s side.
One day the birds and animals became really sick of this and had a big meeting. They were fed up with Bangu pretending to be one of them and changing sides. They called her over and told her off… And, just to get the message across, they gave her a good hiding to go along with.
They said. “Go away. You are not a bird, you are not animal, and we don’t want to play with you again.”
So Bangu crept away, and that’s why you only see her come out at night and fly around by herself.
IF YOU FIND FRIENDS, STICK TO THEM. HELP THEM WHEN THINGS ARE GOOD AND BAD.
Because if you keep changing sides and letting your mob down, you’ll end up as lonely as…
BANGU THE FLYING FOX.
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Bilby Full Body Puppet
Bilby Full Body Puppet
35 cm H
The Bilby is an important part of traditional indigenous culture in the deserts of Central Australia. Bilbies use their strong forelimbs and claws to build extensive tunnels, which provide shelter from the fierce heat and predators. Each Bilby may have up to 12 burrows, with burrows up to 3m long and 2m deep. They will dig a new burrow every few weeks and these are often also used by other native animals. Bilbies are nocturnal, emerging after dark to forage for food. Using their long snouts, they dig out bulbs, tubers, spiders, termites, witchetty grubs and fungi. They use their tongues to lick up grass seeds. They have poor sight and rely on good hearing and a keen sense of smell.
A great addition to your childcare resources
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Black Cockatoo Puppet
Black Cockatoo Puppet
Forest red-tailed black cockatoos like to eat seeds,
nuts and fruits. They use their strong, wide bills to
crack open the seeds and nuts.
Forest red-tailed black cockatoos mate for life and
they like to nest nearby other nesting pairs. They
build their nests in large hollows of very old Marri
trees.
Unlike the white-tailed black cockatoos, the forest
red-tailed black cockatoos do not move very far
from where they nest and tend to live in small
flocks.
Black cockatoos are an important part of
Aboriginal mythology. It is believed that their calls
announce the coming of the rainy season.
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Boomerang (set of 10 )
Boomerang (set of 10 )
Looking for an activity for the children? go no further! these are blank boomerangs ready to be painted as gifts for Christmas, Mother’s or father’s day etc. They are 15cm in length an ideal size for children to paint!
There are basically 3 types of boomerangs that are/were made and used by aboriginal people across Australia. These include hunting boomerangs, returning boomerangs and star shaped returning boomerangs. All tribes made and used the hunting boomerang, but, not all tribes made and used the typical returning boomerang or the star shaped hunting/returning boomerang.
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Boomerang and Waterhole Game
The traditional noughts and crosses or ludo game with an indigenous flair designed by Aboriginal Artist Gerald McGregor. The base of the game is jute material. The nine playing squares have been machine stitched whilst the boomerangs and waterhole designs have been hand appliqued with cotton material. The game measures approx. 45 cms by 45 cms . Has a large zipped pocket ( 20 cms by 20 cms) to hold the ten softly padded cotton appliqued cushions or playing pieces. Neatly folds up when not in use.
Design is Copyright to Gerald McGregor. Royalties paid to Gerald for each memory game sold.
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Boomerang for Dot Art Painting set of 5
Set of 5 blank boomerangs ready for the children to paint. These make great gifts for the children to paint and give to parents. 100% Authentic Aboriginal Art
Size 12 cm L
A returning boomerang is designed to return to the thrower. It is well known as a weapon used by Indigenous Australians for hunting. Boomerangs have been historically used for hunting, as well as sport and entertainment. They are commonly thought of as an Australian icon, and come in various shapes and sizes.
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Brown Girl Doll with Down’s Syndrome Features
These dolls have captured everyone’s hearts!
• facts, figures, research and up-to-date, evidence based information on the genetic condition itself;
• what it means to have Down syndrome, and an intellectual disability;
• the ability to live an ordinary life;
• being an individual; and importantly
• the power of language when talking about a person with Down syndrome.
https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/down_syndrome.html
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