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Warmurrungu by Nyarrapyi Giles
Details
Catalog Number : 27272
Size : 136cm x 75cm
Medium : acrylic on canvas
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About Warmurrungu
The painting depicts a site called Warrmurrungu where the people collect Kaarku, (coloured ochres) used in Inma (ceremonies). When the colours are excavated the spirits of the Karlayu (emus) are released like a Warlpa (wind) and take physical form. There are many Karlaya in the area. The centre of the concentric circles shows where the Karlaya stopped to drink Kapi (water) in the Tjukurpa (dreaming) time.