Yumurpa, 2000

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

113 x 114

$3,200

Provenance: Warnayaka Art Centre, Lajamanu, NT Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery, NSW
Artwork story: This is a painting for the Nakamarra, Jakamarra, Jupurrula and Napurrula skin groups. The bush potato is a major food source and a very important Dreaming for the Warlpiri people. This painting tells the story of two sites. Two Jagamarra men had a big fight after an arguement. This is how the two types of tucker now grow on the bush potato plant. These are Wapitali (the little potato) and Yumurpa (the big potato). Women(U shapes) are shown digging for yam with their coolamon dishes and digging sticks. The bush potato plant is shown with its roots extending outwards. They culminate in big bush potatoes .

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c.1929 / c.1935 – 2007

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

113 x 114

$3,200

Provenance: Warnayaka Art Centre, Lajamanu, NT Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery, NSW
Artwork story: This is a painting for the Nakamarra, Jakamarra, Jupurrula and Napurrula skin groups. The bush potato is a major food source and a very important Dreaming for the Warlpiri people. This painting tells the story of two sites. Two Jagamarra men had a big fight after an arguement. This is how the two types of tucker now grow on the bush potato plant. These are Wapitali (the little potato) and Yumurpa (the big potato). Women(U shapes) are shown digging for yam with their coolamon dishes and digging sticks. The bush potato plant is shown with its roots extending outwards. They culminate in big bush potatoes .