GARLA - Welcome to Country

Image source Shire of Carnarvon

Artist: Unknown

Asset Type: Sculpture

Year of Work: 2017

Location: Roundabout at Cr Robinson St and Olivia Terrace, Carnarvon, WA

Provenance: Shire of Carnarvon

Description: The five fire sticks, recognises the 5 language groups, the Yinggarda, Baiyungu, Malgana, Thadgari and Thalanyji of the Gascoyne region.

Embodying the spirit of welcome from the timeless tradition of gathering around a campfire, this piece embodies a sense of friendliness representing the community's welcoming spirit.

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