This painting depicts designs associated with the site of Yunala, west of the
Kiwirrkura Community. In mythological times a large group of Tingari Men camped
at this site before continuing their travels to Lake Mackay. While in the area
they gathered the edible roots of the bush banana or silky pear (Marsdenia
australis) which is plentiful in the region.
PROVENANCE
Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd., Alice Springs, painted at Kiwirrkura.Catalogue
Number RJ20000172
Ray James Tjangala is the son of Anatjari Tjampitjinpa, one of the early painters
of the Papunya Tula movement. Jeremy Long, a government Patrol Officer, encountered
him and his family at the Wudungunya Rockhole, north-east of Jupiter Well,
on one of his patrols in 1963. The family are mentioned in Douglas Lockwood’s
book, The Lizard Eaters. His family later moved to the Papunya Community.
REPRESENTED
National Gallery of Victoria
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Flinders University Art Museum
