Lot 47

The Artist
Warlukurlangu Artists, Northern Territory, cat. no. 2242/08 (accompanied by a copy of the certificate of authenticity)
The Le Pley Collection, Western Australia, acquired from above in 2009

"The country associated with this Jukurrpa is Mina Mina, a place far to the west of Yuendumu, which is significant to Napangardi/Napanangka women andJapangardi/Japanangka men. All of them are the Custodians of the Jukurrpa that created the area. The Jukurrpa story tells of the journey of a group of women of all ages who travelled to the east gathering food, collecting 'ngalyipi' (snake vine) and performing ceremonies as they travelled. The women began their journey at Mina Mina where 'karlangu' (digging sticks) emerged from the ground. Taking these implements the women travelled east creating Janyinki and other sites. Their journey took them far to the east beyond the boundaries of Warlpiri country. The 'ngalyipi' vine grows up the trunks and limbs of the 'kurrkara' (desert oak) trees. The 'ngalyipi' is a sacred vine to Napangardi and Napanangka women that has many uses. It can be used as a ceremonial wrap, as a strap to carry 'parrajas' (wooden bowls) that are laden with bush tucker and as tourniquet for headaches."
As stated on the Warlukurlangu Artists certificate of authenticity

© Judy Watson Napangardi/Copyright Agency, 2023