NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 2025 NRL INDIGENOUS JERSEY
'Tagai'
by Vinson Babia
This artwork celebrates the unity and shared journey of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, symbolised by footprints that move forward together across the Kaigus Eausul (Milky Way). The dhoeri calls upon the strength of our ancestral warriors, while the Waku Minalay (mat patterns) at the base weaves together cultural knowledge, stories, and songlines passed down through generations.
The central figure, Tagai, is depicted as a provider of magic, a great hunter, and a teacher of seasons, navigation, and growth. His wisdom, passed down over generations, teaches us when to plant, how to hunt, and how to travel. Surrounding him are four totemic animals: the shark symbolising the dry season, the turtle and dugong representing Tagai’s lessons in hunting, and Kaigus, or shovel-nosed shark, representing the Milky Way, through which Tagai travels. The four stars in each corner represent important constellations that guide us at night, while the eight-pointed stars represent Tagai’s sisters and the five-pointed stars honour the Cowboys players, symbolising their strength.
This artwork embodies the shared stories, strength, and resilience of our people and reflects the pride in sharing our cultural heritage with the world.
Features includes:
- Premium embroidered Cowboys and NRL Telstra Premiership logos
- Sublimated Toyota, Bravus Mining & Resources, TAFE Queensland, YETI and Dynasty Sport logos
- Lightweight two-way stretch base cloth with mesh panel detail, utilising Dynasty Sport’s Ecotek recycled fabric
- Streamlined comfortable collar
- Cover stitching throughout the garment for added strength reinforcement
- Tapered torso seams
- Contrast sleeve cuff panel
MATERIAL
- 100% recycled polyester pique
- 225gsm
