File Snake by Karl Haala celebration He almost always paints in

He almost always paints in the natural ochres that he collects and grinds himself

This hand-painted Lorrkon is a traditional ceremonial coffin log

Dimensions: 22cm W x 10cm H | Naturally Dyed Pandanus Grass

Once the pandanus process is complete

These are pared to the thickness required for his Skin Group

File Snake by Karl Haala celebration He almost always paints inKarl Haala Nawarndak, the file snake, is an aquatic snake that can grow up to 2. 5 metres in length and survives on a monthly snack of fish found in the Kakadu waterways. Considered a delicacy highly prized for its rich fat and eggs, Nawarndak is cooked over hot coals. Not an easy catch, they're generally collected when the water levels are low as they congregate around the banks and tree trunks along the water's edge to escape the heat of the day.