Each of the individuals of the Wik & Kugu community belong to one of five clan groups; Sara, Winchanam, Apalech, Putch and Wanam. Each clan has its own unique living history and understanding of the land as well as interlinked connections with other clans. The art of the community reflects these relationships with carving and fibre art having a long tradition with the Wik and Kugu people of the region. For example, the sculptures from  the Aurukun region are primarily based on totemic animals and plants.