Dennis Nona

Dibadib is a warrior’s necklace. When you become a fully initiated warrior, you are then given this pearl shell necklace. It is put on you. The actual shell is round – to show that you are a full warrior. You can go out head hunting. Mainly it’s used for head hunting and ceremonies, dancing ceremonies. That’s what Dibadib is referring to – fully initiated warrior. Medium: Etching Edition Size: 45 Printer: David Jones Studio: Queensland College of Art, Brisbane OLD Etching Created At: Queensland College of Art, Brisbane, February 2004 Print Published: Brisbane, March 2006 Paper: Magnani Paper Size: 340 x 230mm Image Size: 125 x 125mm I.D. : DN038