Uwalki: Watiya Tjuta

Artist: Mitjili Napurrula
Community: Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff)
Synthetic Polymer on Linen
122.0 X 122.0cm
2004

This painting depicts the roots of the trees that provide the wood for making speas, the dreaming belongs to Mitjili’s father and was taught to her by her mother. The trees that provide the wood for spear making are found at Uwalki. Distinctive symbols take shape against a dotted white background using various colours creating a sensational visual art piece.

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