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Wakirlpirri Jukurrpa (Dogwood Tree Dreaming)

LIDDY WALKER NAPANANGKA

The main motive of this painting depicts the 'Wakirlpirri' (Dogwood Accia coracea) tree. 'Wakirlpirri' is a very useful tree that grows on the sides of the creek beds and near 'mulga' trees. The seed of this tree can be eaten raw or cooked on the fire. A deliciously sweet drink called 'yinjirrpi' is made from the seeds when they have been dried. The wood can be used to make weapons such as 'Karli' (boomerang) and dancing boards for ceremonies. It is also good wood for burningon the fire because rain cannot extingish burning Wakirlpirri wood. In contemporary Warlpiri paintings traditional iconography is used to represent the Jukurrpa, particular sites and other elements. This Jukurrpa travels from Jarrarda-Jarrayi through to Puturla (Mount Theo) west of Yuendumu. This Jukurrpa belongs to Japanangka/Japangardi men and to Napanangka/ Napangardi women.
ID: DM17935

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Dimensions: 1065 x 605 mm

Medium: Synthetic Polymer Paints on Belgian Linen

Stretching Status: Stretched

$3,650.00 AUD

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