Kirsty Burgu Kirsty Burgu i(25998015 works by)
Born: Established: Mowanjum, Kimberley area, North Western Australia, Western Australia, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal Yaygir ; Aboriginal Ngarinyin / Ungarinyin ; Aboriginal
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1 y separately published work icon Beware the Argula! Kirsty Burgu , Kirsty Burgu (illustrator), Broome : Magabala Books , 2023 25998076 2023 single work picture book children's Indigenous story

'When two boys go fishing they are unaware that the Argula, the bush devil, is watching them and helping itself to all their fish. The boys finally see the Argula’s glowing red eyes – but it is too late and they become the Argula’s next meal! When they are rescued, they are unconscious and have to be shocked back to consciousness by fire ants. Once safely home they vow to never be greedy again and to always watch out for the Argula.

'This is the second title in the Kimberley Art Centre Series, working with Kirsty Burgu from Mowanjum Art and Cultural Centre. The story was told to Kirsty as a child and the Arugula is not considered to be myth but it is thought to exist – rock art featuring the Argula are found along the Kimberly coastline.' (Publication summary)
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