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Yolŋu carved Jabiru bird sculpture
Yolŋu Art from North-East Arnhem Land

E+B Arts
& Crafts

100% Yolŋu family-owned and operated. Handcrafted sculptures, paintings and weavings connected to our moieties, kinships and country.

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Elah Yunupingu and Barbara Wanambi together
Our Dream

Culture, Family
& Independence

We are Elah Yunupingu and Barbara Wanambi. We been dreaming of starting our own business to show our five kids and other Yolŋu mob they can do it too. We want to show them they don't have to work for Balanda art galleries or art centre managers.

We want to be able to do what we love and make sure our family and people are thriving. We want to talk about our culture and language and traditions passed down to us from our ancestors and share our stories with people all over the world.

Yolŋu carved Jabiru bird sculpture
When I see the wood, I already know what it wants to become. The story is already inside — I just bring it out.
— Elah
What We Stand For
Photo — Elah carving or
Barbara weaving on Country

Expression + Protection

We pour our culture, our stories and our language into every piece we make. This business lets us do that on our own terms — keeping our family strong and setting our kids up for generations to come.

Photo — family or community,
passing on skills

Paving the Way

We want other Yolŋu people to see that it's possible — to build an independent business, stand on their own two feet, and chase their own dreams. We want to be a beacon for Yolŋu people with dreams of their own.

Photo — art being shared,
exhibited or shipped

Sharing Yolŋu Culture

Our art carries stories that have been passed down since the beginning. When someone takes one of our pieces home, that story travels with them — connecting our world with theirs.

Portrait of Elah

Elah Yunupingu

Artist & Practitioner

Elah belongs to the Lamiquy homeland, where the crocodile rests. A father of five and a respected Yolŋu artist and practitioner, Elah is also the only certified Yolŋu interpreter and translator, based out of the Royal Darwin Hospital. Elah is the grandson of the late Yothu Yindi singer, Dr Yunupingu, and is inspired to make sure that his traditional and contemporary legacy lives on.

Portrait of Barbara

Barbara Wanambi

Artist & Weaver

Barbara Wanambi is a strong and proud Yolŋu woman from the Wanapuynji tribe of north-east Arnhem Land. Barbara belongs to the Yilipitiji homeland, the home of the Rainbow Serpent. A medicinal woman, renowned artist and expert weaver, and loving mother to eight children. Barbara's dream is to establish and successfully run E+B Arts with her family.

Where to Find Us

Rapid Creek Markets

Come say hello and see our work in person every Sunday morning at the Rapid Creek Markets, Darwin.

Every Sunday

Pop-Ups & Events

We regularly appear at exhibitions, festivals and community events across the Top End. Follow us to stay in the loop for upcoming openings.

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Get in Touch

Completely independent from Balanda galleries and art centres. All money goes back into E+B Arts to support our family business. We'd love to hear from you.

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