The
main motif of this painting depicts the Wakirlpirri (Dogwood-Acacia
coriacea) tree. Wakirlpirri is a very useful tree that grows on
the sides of creek beds and near Mulga trees. The seeds can be eaten
raw or they can be cooked on the fire and a deliciously sweet drink
called Yinjirrpi is made from the seeds when they have been dried.
The wood can be used to make Karli (boomerangs), other waepons and
dancing boards for ceremony and is good wood for burning on the
fire - rain cannot extinguish burning Wakirlpirri wood. In contemporary
Wakirlpirri paintings traditional iconography is used to represent
the Jukurra, particular sites and other elements. The Jukurrpa travels
from Jarrarda-Jarrayi through to Puturlu (Mount Theo) west of Yuendumu.
This Jukurrpa belongs to Japanangka and Japangardi men, and Napanangka
and Napangardi women.
This
deisgn is owned by Liddy Walker.
SIZE: 90x150cm
Code:
WLWA503b
$630.00AUD inc gst |