This is country close to Kunumata on the back road from Nyapari to Watarru. Apu tjuta (there are many rocky outcrops) here, close to Kunamata, tjukula tjuta (and deep rockholes). The earth is red and there are many sandhills. Tali kutjupa kutjupa (different sands). In this area there are special rocks that Anangu use to make knives, kanti. The rock chips are lying on the earth where men for many years have been making weapons. The piece of sharpened stone is attached to the end of the spear thrower with kangaroo sinew and can be used to cut up meat.
Read LessKunamata, this is my ngura (homeland). There is karu pulka (big creek) that runs from the apu (rocky hills). Itjulu is on the other side and apu tjuta (rocky hills) everywhere with different manta (ground) and different punu (trees). The snake is panakura (desert death adder).. Each day he ventures out to the cave and paint sacred designs on the cave walls, before returning home again. His home is in the sand hills close to Kunamata.
Kunamata, this is my ngura (homeland). There is karu pulka (big creek) that runs from the apu (rocky hills). Itjulu is on the other side and apu tjuta (rocky hills) everywhere with different manta (ground) and different punu (trees). The snake is panakura (desert death adder). Each day he ventures out to the cave and paint sacred designs on the cave walls, before returning home again. His home is in the sand hills close to Kunamata.
Tjulpu palumpa ngura apu kulpi (These birds have their home in small caves in the rocky hills).
Tjulpu ini ipuru, tjulpu mutu-mutu (These birds are spinifex pigeons and they are small birds).
Apu Kunamata pulka tjuta (At Kunamata there are many big rocky hills).
Kuniya wati munu kuniya minyma ananyi palumpa ngura tali (A male and female python are going to their home in the sandhills).
Ngayuku ngura Kunamata (Ginger Wikilyiri’s home is at Kunamata).
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At ReDot Fine Art Gallery, we acknowledge all the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands of the artists we represent, both past, present, and emerging. We have profound respect for all Indigenous people, and we strive through a thoughtful and culturally sensitive curation process of their artwork to represent their “Tjurkupa” to our global audience.
We prioritise authentic representation and ensure that the artists' voices and perspectives remain at the forefront of our platform’s objective.
By fostering collaborative partnerships and engaging with community art centres directly, we aim to create a safe and inclusive space that celebrates and preserves Indigenous cultural heritage and its artistic legacy.