Yanilpirri Jukurrpa (Milky Way Dreaming), 2006

synthetic polymer paint on linen

46 x 30cm

$800

Provenance: Warlukurlangu Artists, Yuendumu, NT Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery, NSW
Artwork story: Yanjilpiri, literally meaning a star, is the name of a group of hills west of Yuendumu, the country referred to in this painting. Yanjilpiri is associated with the initiation ceremonies of Japljarri and Jungarrayi men. From Yanjilpiri the men traveled west as far as Lailapi on the edge of warlpiri country. During the initiation ceremonies mend danced with spears and with the foliage of River Red Gums bound to their legs by Ngalyipi (snake vine). These are known as witi. The Dreaming belongs to Japaljarri/Jungarrayi moiety.

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c.1917 – 2010

synthetic polymer paint on linen

46 x 30cm

$800

Provenance: Warlukurlangu Artists, Yuendumu, NT Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery, NSW
Artwork story: Yanjilpiri, literally meaning a star, is the name of a group of hills west of Yuendumu, the country referred to in this painting. Yanjilpiri is associated with the initiation ceremonies of Japljarri and Jungarrayi men. From Yanjilpiri the men traveled west as far as Lailapi on the edge of warlpiri country. During the initiation ceremonies mend danced with spears and with the foliage of River Red Gums bound to their legs by Ngalyipi (snake vine). These are known as witi. The Dreaming belongs to Japaljarri/Jungarrayi moiety.