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Artwork: Ngatijirri Jukurrpa (Budgerigar Dreaming)
Story:
The Jukurrpa site shown in this painting for Ngatijirri (budgerigar) is at Yangarnmpi, south of Yuendumu. ‘Ngatijirri’ are small, bright green birds native to central Australia which are common around the Yuendumu area, especially after the summer rains.
Each time the flock of ancestral ‘ngatijirri’ lands, they perform ceremonies, singing and dancing as they fly and roost in the trees. The sites of these ceremonies are depicted in this painting as concentric circles, while cross-like shapes depict the footprints of the birds.
Oblong Tablet |
Material: Iron ore tablet on adjustable black cord |
Round Tablet |
Material: Iron ore tablet on adjustable black cord |
Heart Studs |
Material: Iron ore hearts on silver hooks |
Oval Studs |
Material: Iron ore ovals on silver hooks |
Triangle Studs | Material: Iron ore triangles on silver hooks |
Necklace |
Material: Iron ore beads Length: 45cm |
Bracelet |
Material: Iron ore beads Length: 19cm |