MANUPA BUTLER / Tjakura Tjukurrpa

Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by MANUPA BUTLER of Warakurna Artists. The title is Mina Mina. [861-15] (Acrylic on Canvas)

Mina Mina
861-15 (2015)
Acrylic on Canvas
Mina Mina | 861-15
Acrylic on Canvas
101.6 x 76.2cm | 40 x 30in

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Mina Mina is a waterhole close to the Patjarr Community. It is surrounded by a claypan which is a water catchment area rich in bird life and of cultural significance to Patjarr people.

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Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by MANUPA BUTLER of Warakurna Artists. The title is Tjakura Tjukurrpa. [04-269] (Acrylic on Linen)

Tjakura Tjukurrpa
04-269 (2004)
Acrylic on Linen
Tjakura Tjukurrpa | 04-269
Acrylic on Linen
101.6 x 50.8cm | 40 x 20in

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Tjakura is in the tali (sandhill) country on the East side of Patjarr. Lunkarta (Blue Toung Lizard) and Tjakura (great desert skink) had a big fight there and killed each other. They are buried there under the sand. This country belongs to Manupa from her mother, father, uncles, aunties, grandmother and grandfather.

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Australian Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) artwork by MANUPA BUTLER of Warakurna Artists. The title is Mina Mina. [229-16] (Acrylic on Canvas)

Mina Mina
229-16 (2016)
Acrylic on Canvas
Mina Mina | 229-16
Acrylic on Canvas
76.2 x 76.2cm | 30 x 30in

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Mina Mina is a waterhole close to the Patjarr Community. It is surrounded by a claypan which is a water catchment area rich in bird life and of cultural significance to Patjarr people.