We worked with Major Sumner over six days on locations across Ngarrindjeri country, for two episodes of Everything is Connected, Ngarrindjeri wood carving and Ngarrindjeri dance.
Major Sumner at Camp Coorong museum. Photo Carl Kuddell, January 2016
During the wood carving shoot, Major Sumner shared shaping techniques and explained the intricate Ngarrindjeri designs he uses for ceremonial shields and clubs.
Laurie Rankine Jnr shoots Tal Kin Jeri performers at Murray Mouth. Photo Jen Lyons-Reid December 2015
We were able to catch the last light with Major and the dancers at the Murray Mouth on Kumerangk (Hindmarsh Island). They demonstrated several Ngarrindjeri dances, depicting some of their Ngartjis, their spirit animals.