The Art of Aboriginal Australia - NUS Alumni Event

A Collection of Fine Aboriginal Art

The Art of Aboriginal Australia - NUS Alumni Event

A Collection of Fine Aboriginal Art

Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by JIMMY DONEGAN of Ninuku Arts. The title is Pukara. [06-1194] (Acrylic on Canvas) Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by JIMMY DONEGAN of Ninuku Arts. The title is Pukara. [06-1194] (Acrylic on Canvas)
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JIMMY DONEGAN (dec)

Pukara
06-1194 (2006)
Acrylic on Canvas
 Pukara | 06-1194
Acrylic on Canvas
 101.6 x 101.6cm | 40 x 40in
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Two water snakes (really men) were trying to pass through the Piuyl Mountains, near Warburton. They threw a magic boomerang that broke the mountain in two. They then travelled down the back way to Pukara (a large water soak). When they got there, the son was sick and said – only animals can drink at this water hole – but later the father allowed people to drink there too. They are still there today.