Wati Wara - Lawrence Pennington Solo

A Collection of Fine Spinifex Indigenous Art

Wati Wara - Lawrence Pennington Solo

A Collection of Fine Spinifex Indigenous Art

Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by LAWRENCE PENNINGTON of Spinifex Artists. The title is Watala. [14074] (Acrylic on Linen) Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by LAWRENCE PENNINGTON of Spinifex Artists. The title is Watala. [14074] (Acrylic on Linen)
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LAWRENCE PENNINGTON (dec)

Watala
14074
Acrylic on Linen
 Watala | 14074
Acrylic on Linen
 110 x 90cm | 43.31 x 35.43in
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Lawrence Pennington has painted country in the northern part of the Spinifex claim area, a waterhole called Watala. The places Lawrence paints are often sacred or have sacred aspects to them and as such details are sketchy. Lawrence has mentioned certain elements of the story associated with Watala which involves Minyma Nyii-Nyii (Zebra Finch women) who are abundant here and sitting around when the man who stole the fire came through. This is miil-miilpa (dangerously sacred) and can only be mentioned briefly.

Lawrence Pennington has painted country in the northern part of the Spinifex claim area, a waterhole called Watala. The places Lawrence paints are often sacred or have sacred aspects to them and as such details are sketchy. Lawrence has mentioned certain elements of the story associated with Watala which involves Minyma Nyii-Nyii (Zebra Finch women) who are abundant here and sitting around when the man who stole the fire came through. This is miil-miilpa (dangerously sacred) and can only be...