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Paddy Bird

  • Skin Name:Jungala (Ngale)
  • Language:Anmatyerre
  • Region:Utopia, Central Australia
  • Dreaming:Ntang Artitja (Mulga Seed), Tyankern (Mulga Berry from mistletoe growing on Mulga tree), Ahakeye (Bush Plum Tree), associated Men's stories
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Paddy Bird

Biography

Paddy Bird Jungala is the eldest son of Ada Bird Petyarre (passed away in 2010). Paddy 's uncle is well known artist Lynsday Bird Mpetyane from Utopia in central Australia

Paddy began painting during the 1980’s with encouragement from his uncle and other family painters.

His artwork reflect 'Dreaming' stories associated with Ilkawerne, Aremela, Bushy Park and country around Harper Springs,all these areas are significant.

  • © Central Art - Aboriginal Art Store, Artist image taken by Arts Photographer Sabine Haider, Central Art 2008
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