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Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by DORA MUNGKIRNA of Warlayirti Artists (Balgo). The title is Ngatijirri. [740/08] (Acrylic on Linen)

Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by DORA MUNGKIRNA of Warlayirti Artists (Balgo). The title is Ngatijirri. [740/08] (Acrylic on Linen)

Ngatijirri
740/08
Acrylic on Linen
Ngatijirri | 740/08
Acrylic on Linen
120 x 80cm | 47.24 x 31.5in

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This painting depicts the Ngatijirri, or budgerigah Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) belonging to Napaltjarri and Nungurrayi women. The Tjukurrpa begins at Lima, east of Balgo in the Tanami Desert and in Warlpiri country. It is here adult budgerigahs lay their eggs in hollow tree trunks.

The U shapes show the adult male and female birds near their nest. They travel around and collect lukkarra seeds which they feed to their young once they are born. The Tjukurrpa story tells of these birds eventually changing into people.

This painting depicts the Ngatijirri, or budgerigah Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) belonging to Napaltjarri and Nungurrayi women. The Tjukurrpa begins at Lima, east of Balgo in the Tanami Desert and in Warlpiri country. It is here adult budgerigahs lay their eggs in hollow tree trunks.

The U shapes show the adult male and female birds near their nest. They travel around and collect lukkarra seeds which they feed to their young once they are born. The Tjukurrpa story tells of these birds eventually... Read More

Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by DORA MUNGKIRNA of Warlayirti Artists (Balgo). The title is Ngatijirri. [1144/08] (Acrylic on Linen)

Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by DORA MUNGKIRNA of Warlayirti Artists (Balgo). The title is Ngatijirri. [1144/08] (Acrylic on Linen)

Ngatijirri
1144/08
Acrylic on Linen
Ngatijirri | 1144/08
Acrylic on Linen
120 x 60cm | 47.24 x 23.62in

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This painting depicts the Ngatijirri, or budgerigah Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) belonging to Napaltjarri and Nungurrayi women. The Tjukurrpa begins at Lima, east of Balgo in the Tanami Desert and in Warlpiri country. It is here adult budgerigahs lay their eggs in hollow tree trunks.

The U shapes show the adult male and female birds near their nest. They travel around and collect lukkarra seeds which they feed to their young once they are born. The Tjukurrpa story tells of these birds eventually changing into people.

This painting depicts the Ngatijirri, or budgerigah Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) belonging to Napaltjarri and Nungurrayi women. The Tjukurrpa begins at Lima, east of Balgo in the Tanami Desert and in Warlpiri country. It is here adult budgerigahs lay their eggs in hollow tree trunks.

The U shapes show the adult male and female birds near their nest. They travel around and collect lukkarra seeds which they feed to their young once they are born. The Tjukurrpa story tells of these birds eventually... Read More

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