Barkiki

Barkiki (Straw-necked Ibis-Threskiiornis spanicollis) is a bird which is from the Dhuwa Moiety group in North East Arnhemland.

Yolŋu people have many totems that come from two Moiety groups, from the Dhuwa side & the Yirritja side.

They are mentioned in our songlines, about where it comes from and from where it travels from, to where its journey ends. We dance to imitate the animals walk, stance, flight and how it caws or makes a sound etc.