Artiste : Yikartu Bumba (1939)

Titre de l'œuvre : Sans Titre

Format : 61 x 61 cm

Provenance et certificat : centre d'art aborigène de Martumili

Référence de cette peinture : 19-767

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Explications pour cette œuvre :

This painting portrays physical elements of Martu Country, such as the dominant tali (sandhills), warta (trees, vegetation), and water sources. Rock holes, waterholes, soaks and springs were all extremely important sites for Martu people during the pujiman (nomadic bush) era, with many important jukurrpa (dreamtime stories) chronicling the creation of these landmarks.

In the past the Martu lived nomadically, moving from water source to water source, and hunting and gathering bush tucker as they went. They would traverse very large distances annually, visiting specific areas in the dry and wet season depending on the availability of water. As they travelled and hunted they would also burn areas of country creating a larger diversity of plant and animal life.

© Photo Aboriginal Signatrure Estrangin Gallery, and text with the courtesy of the Artist and Martumili Arts