Henry Gambika Nupurra

DOB: c.1932 -
BORN: Galiwinku, Elcho Island, NT
LANGUAGE GROUP: Djambarrpuyngu
COMMUNITY: Galiwinku, Elcho Island, NT

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Henry Gambika Nupurra was born on Elcho Island where he resides until today with his wife and children. Henry was taught at a young age by his grandparents. 

The Morning Star Pole is a ceremonial emblem and an essential part of the ritual. 

The Morning Star Pole is most commonly used in mortuary ceremonies and is held by the men whilst dancing. The individual poles can differ depending on the ceremony, the artist's clan and their stories. The poles are statements about identity and spiritual statements that bind the people in life and death. 

The white feathers at the top of the pole represent Banumbirr (Morning Star, commonly known as Venus), the final resting place for Dhuwa souls. 

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