Jakayu Biljabu Australian, Manyjilyjarra, b. 1937
Pitu
acrylic on linen
76 x 152 cm
788663
This painting depicts Pitu, an area east of Parnngurr in the Western Desert. Pitu is the artist's ngurra (home). There is a warla (lake) there and a big jurnu (rockhole)....
This painting depicts Pitu, an area east of Parnngurr in the Western Desert. Pitu is the artist's ngurra (home). There is a warla (lake) there and a big jurnu (rockhole). Around the outside of the painting is two big tuwa (sandhills). The artist lived and travelled in this country when she was younger during the pujiman (bush) days.