Goanna and Snake - Black

Designed by Audrey Martin Napanangka

There are many dreamtime stories about Goanna and rainbow Snake. One of the stories is that a man named Nyimbungi from the area known as Bungawalbin, called on Goanna. Nyimbungi knew that Goanna was more powerful than Rainbow Snake. Naturally, goanna would be able to refrain snake from eating Yabba (or bird).

Goanna was kind and listened to the man and decided to chase Rainbow Snake from the island (eastward) towards the coast. At Woodburn, they started going to the East and half way down the Evans River, Goanna caught the Rainbow Snake; but the snake quickly turned around and bit goanna on the head. Goanna temporarily withdrew from the battle in order to eat some herbs for his recovery from the bite. When he felt better, Goanna resumed his chase to Evans Head and looked around for Goanna. When he could not find Goanna, he decided to go back to the west. The Rainbow Snake then went into the Evans River and coiled itself around and created Snake Island.

Aboriginal Designs from Australia are printed on beautiful 100% cotton fabric by M & S Textiles. They are colorful, artful and have a smooth soft feel. 

These designs contain visions of wild desert flowers, dancing spirits, spirit people, animals, winds and currents, and depict parts of authentic Aboriginal life.

We hope you enjoy using them in your quilts as much as we do. We have many more in our shop, call us if you would like to see them.

• 43” wide

• 100% quilting cotton

• Available by the yard