Details of Tjatjati

Catalog Number : 26346
Size : 150cm x 75cm
Medium : acrylic on linen
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Miriam has depicted a story told by her Uncle Wimmitji which took place in Tjatjati, north of Jupitor Well. In the centre there are two eggs which were sung by Marparn men (healers) in a big Timgarri (dreaming) ceremony. This ceremony called upon the native cat spirit near a sacred rockhole also depicted in the centre. This ceremony resulted with two babies which were born from the eggs. The oval shapes surrounding the eggs represent the Marparn men.