MAKING LEILIRA BLADES

Larry Brandy and Nuggett Collins burning rock to make Leilira blades, 1986.  This is a Pelican Dreaming site called Kankiritja.

MAKING LEILIRA BLADES

Larry Brandy and Nuggett Collins burning rock to make Leilira blades, 1986.  The rock is burnt to help remove natural micro-fractures prior to blade manufacture. This is an important Pelican Dreaming site and the firing of the rock is part of the Pelican History for this place.

MAKING LEILIRA BLADES

Larry Brandy and Nuggett Collins burning rock to make Leilira blades, 1986.  The rock is burnt to enhance its flaking qualities through the removal of natural micro-fractures. This is an important Pelican Dreaming site called Ipitjirintja (which is also a fly Dreaming).

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MAKING LEILIRA BLADES

Larry Brandy and Nuggett Collins burning rock to make Leilira blades, 1986.  This is a Pelican Dreaming site called Kankiritja.

MAKING LEILIRA BLADES

Larry Brandy and Nuggett Collins burning rock to make Leilira blades, 1986.  The rock is burnt to help remove natural micro-fractures prior to blade manufacture. This is an important Pelican Dreaming site and the firing of the rock is part of the Pelican History for this place.

MAKING LEILIRA BLADES

Larry Brandy and Nuggett Collins burning rock to make Leilira blades, 1986.  The rock is burnt to enhance its flaking qualities through the removal of natural micro-fractures. This is an important Pelican Dreaming site called Ipitjirintja (which is also a fly Dreaming).