Uwalki 2006 by Mitjili Napurrula

Title: Uwalki 2006
ID: 0607469
Medium: Acrylic on Belgian Linen
Size: 207x90 cm
Artist: Mitjili Napurrula
- watiya tjuta (trees)
- sand hills and rocks
- watiya trees with the root system emerging from beneath the surface
The painting depicts four significant elements referring to Uwalki country - Mitjili's father and brother - the renowned Turkey Tolson's (passed away) homeland around Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff) west of Alice Springs in Central Australia.
Illustrated depiction beginning from the left side are: -
The Aboriginal men use the wood from the watiya tjuta (trees) to hand carve spears, artefacts and ceremonial objects associated with mens business.
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