• Traditional Place Name:
• Meanjin holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for the Yuggera and Turrbal Indigenous communities, who were the traditional custodians of the land where Brisbane now stands. 
• Meaning:
• The word "Meanjin" is believed to mean "spearhead" or "spike place" in the Yuggera/Turrbal language, possibly referring to the shape of the Brisbane River and the land around the Brisbane CBD. 
• Cultural Significance:
• The area around what is now Brisbane was a focal point for trade and cultural exchange for Indigenous communities, with Meanjin serving as a sacred location. 
• Pronunciation:
• The name is pronounced "mee-AN-jin". 
• Other Names:
• Other names for Brisbane include Makandschin, Megandsin, Miganchan, Meeanjan, Miantjun, Mientjin, and Magoo-jin. 
• 
  

Refer to the ICON collection menu for further historical information about our city name. 

PRINT DETAILS:

• Picton Studio art prints are outsourced to a professional printing company and are professionally printed on museum quality, thick and long lasting paper. A Premium paper that is the perfect choice for producing stunning art prints with exceptional image reproduction and that looks great in a frame–This sturdy paper is a  best seller well-suited for all types of framing including the low cost frames from Ikea and others.

SHIPPING & DELIVERY:

• Shipping costs : Standard Shipping Rate
• Delivery time within is within 7-10 business days. Shipping times may vary during holiday season.