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Desmond Japangardi Williams

Desmond Japangardi Williams

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Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming) - Pirlinyarnu by Desmond Japangardi Williams
61 × 61 cm 
830/22ny
Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming) - Pirlinyarnu by Desmond Japangardi Williams
76 × 61 cm 
822/22ny

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Sep 28

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This painting by Margaret Nangala Gallagher depicts a ‘Yankirri Jukurrpa’ (emu [Dromaius novaehollandiae] Dreaming) from a place called Ngarlikurlangu, approximately 50kms north of Yuendumu. The ‘kirda’ (owners) of this Dreaming are Nangala/Nampijinpa women and Jangala/Jampijinpa men. This Jukurrpa tells the story of a ‘yankirri’ (emu) and a ‘wardilyka’ (bush turkey [Ardeotis australis]). ‘Yankirri’ lived at a soakage to the west called Warnirripanu (or Walangkamirirri), while ‘wardilyka’ lived at a soakage to the east called Parirri. The emu and bush turkey used to go around the country picking ‘yakajirri’ (bush raisins [Solanum centrale]) and mashing them into ‘kapurdu’ (fruit balls) to save in their nests for later. However, they were jealous of each other; the emu thought that the bush turkey was picking the best and juiciest ‘yakajirri’, and was leaving him with only the sour ‘yakajirri’. The emu went to the bush turkey’s nest to the east while the bush turkey was out hunting and smashed up the ‘kapurdu’ that the bush turkey had saved there. When the bush turkey returned, he found his smashed ‘yakajirri’ balls and realized that the emu had destroyed them. He went to the west to confront the emu and when he found him, they got into a big fight. The bush turkey eventually flew away to the north, leaving behind the smashed ‘yakajirri’ balls. Today at Ngarlikirlangu we can see round, red rocks which are the ‘kapurdu’ that the emu smashed up. There is also a dance for this ‘yankirri’ (emu) Jukurrpa that is performed during mens’ initiation ceremonies. A number of other Jukurrpa are also located at Ngarlikirlangu, including ‘wardilyka Jukurrpa’ (bush turkey Dreaming), ‘yardijiinypa Jukurrpa’ (meat ant Dreaming), and ‘pirntina Jukurrpa’ (woma or Ramsay’s python [Aspidites ramsayi] Dreaming). Lots of ‘yakajirri’ grow around the Ngarlikirlangu area today. Please go to the website to see this and further works by Warlukurlangu Artists.

This painting by Margaret Nangala Gallagher depicts a ‘Yankirri Jukurrpa’ (emu [Dromaius novaehollandiae] Dreaming) from a place called Ngarlikurlangu, approximately 50kms north of Yuendumu. The ‘kirda’ (owners) of this Dreaming are Nangala/Nampijinpa women and Jangala/Jampijinpa men.

This Jukurrpa tells the story of a ‘yankirri’ (emu) and a ‘wardilyka’ (bush turkey [Ardeotis australis]). ‘Yankirri’ lived at a soakage to the west called Warnirripanu (or Walangkamirirri), while ‘wardilyka’ lived at a soakage to the east called Parirri. The emu and bush turkey used to go around the country picking ‘yakajirri’ (bush raisins [Solanum centrale]) and mashing them into ‘kapurdu’ (fruit balls) to save in their nests for later. However, they were jealous of each other; the emu thought that the bush turkey was picking the best and juiciest ‘yakajirri’, and was leaving him with only the sour ‘yakajirri’.

The emu went to the bush turkey’s nest to the east while the bush turkey was out hunting and smashed up the ‘kapurdu’ that the bush turkey had saved there. When the bush turkey returned, he found his smashed ‘yakajirri’ balls and realized that the emu had destroyed them. He went to the west to confront the emu and when he found him, they got into a big fight. The bush turkey eventually flew away to the north, leaving behind the smashed ‘yakajirri’ balls.
Today at Ngarlikirlangu we can see round, red rocks which are the ‘kapurdu’ that the emu smashed up. There is also a dance for this ‘yankirri’ (emu) Jukurrpa that is performed during mens’ initiation ceremonies. A number of other Jukurrpa are also located at Ngarlikirlangu, including ‘wardilyka Jukurrpa’ (bush turkey Dreaming), ‘yardijiinypa Jukurrpa’ (meat ant Dreaming), and ‘pirntina Jukurrpa’ (woma or Ramsay’s python [Aspidites ramsayi] Dreaming). Lots of ‘yakajirri’ grow around the Ngarlikirlangu area today.

Please go to the website to see this and further works by Warlukurlangu Artists. ...

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Warlukurlangu Artists Chairperson, Wendy Nungarrayi Brown with her daughter Reanne Nampijinpa Brown and grandson Sebastian Williams. Reanne is one of Warlukurlangu Artists emerging painters and Sebastian is an Arts Worker in Yuendumu.

Warlukurlangu Artists Chairperson, Wendy Nungarrayi Brown with her daughter Reanne Nampijinpa Brown and grandson Sebastian Williams. Reanne is one of Warlukurlangu Artists emerging painters and Sebastian is an Arts Worker in Yuendumu. ...

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A beautiful work by Priscilla Nangala Robertson depicts Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming) at Puyurru.

A beautiful work by Priscilla Nangala Robertson depicts Ngapa Jukurrpa (Water Dreaming) at Puyurru. ...

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Sep 24

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Jeanie Napangardi Lewis painting rock holes at Mina Mina. 📷 by Francis Macindoe

Jeanie Napangardi Lewis painting rock holes at Mina Mina. 📷 by Francis Macindoe ...

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Sep 11

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Check out the new works online Geraldine Napangardi Granites Jurlpu kuja kalu nyinami Yurntumu-wana (Birds that live around Yuendumu) 76 x 76cm

Check out the new works online

Geraldine Napangardi Granites

Jurlpu kuja kalu nyinami Yurntumu-wana (Birds that live around Yuendumu)

76 x 76cm ...

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Sep 8

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Desert Mob Marketplace 2023. All the painting are unpacked. Gates open at 10am

Desert Mob Marketplace 2023. All the painting are unpacked. Gates open at 10am ...

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Sep 8

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Desert Mob 2023

Desert Mob 2023 ...

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Sep 7

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Designer Rugs and Warlukurlangu Artists are thrilled to release this new rug collection by artists Judy Watson Napangardi and Mary Anne Nampijinpa.

Designer Rugs and Warlukurlangu Artists are thrilled to release this new rug collection by artists Judy Watson Napangardi and Mary Anne Nampijinpa. ...

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