Rosemary Featherstone, JUMOO (BLACK & WHITE 2020)

Jumoo means ‘smoking’ in the Turrbal language. This smoking ceremony is an ancient custom among Aboriginal Australians involving smouldering native plants to produce smoke. The herbal smoke is believed to have cleansing properties and the ability to ward off bad spirits. This was one of the first public events held in Brisbane as Covid19 restrictions eased.

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