This Kookaburra Pro 2.0 Indigenous Kahuna has been developed in collaboration with renowned indigenous artist Ky-ya Nicholson Ward (Djirringu Art) and Kookaburra brand ambassador Scott Boland, who is a proud Gulidjan man. The Gulidjan people’s traditional lands cover the Lake Colac region in Victoria.
The artwork design represents connecting through sport, highlighting the importance of culture and unity through sport and bringing people together as one.
MEETING PLACES: The connected circles are meeting places representing the coming together as a community for the love and passion of cricket. It highlights the importance of culture and unity in sport. It tells the story of people coming from many different places but becoming one.
DIAMOND LINEWORK:The diamonds are a symbol of resilience and strength, highlighting the fight that First Nations people have and still are going through. It’s honouring those people who have paved the way for First Nation’s people in the sporting environment today. This design has been used since time immemorial and is used on shields, tools and cloaks. It also highlights the beauty of Southeastern First Nations culture as we are a carving culture and don’t do dot art.
CROSS HATCHING:The cross hatching is another significant symbol; in this artwork it represents working together as a team and caring for those beside you.
SWIRLY LINES: The swirly lines represent the smoke from our welcoming fires, the smoke is used to get rid of any negative energy or spirits whilst on someone’s traditional country. Highlighting positive energy and safe spaces.
