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Aleke awelengke
Cheeky dog
In Aboriginal English, a cheeky dog is a dangerous dog. This symbol by Dion Beasley has become widely recognised for a 'cheeky dog'.
Word
Phrase
Aleke inenge nhartepe awelengke — mpa, aynanthe anpatyarrewene, atnheme aynewanthe.
They are cheeky dogs, let's go before they attack us.
Early artworks
Artist:
Dion Beasley


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