Geraldine Napangardi Granites Warlpiri, b. 1978
Ngalyipi Jukurrpa (Snake Vine Dreaming) - Purturlu, 2020
acrylic on canvas
61 x 71 cm
24 1/8 x 28 in
24 1/8 x 28 in
MM5022
Ngalyipi’ is a sacred vine to Napangardi and Napanangka women that has many uses. It can be used as a ceremonial wrap, as a strap to carry parrajas’ (wooden bowls)...
Ngalyipi’ is a sacred vine to Napangardi and Napanangka women that has many uses. It can be used as a ceremonial wrap, as a strap to carry parrajas’ (wooden bowls) that are laden with bush tucker and as a tourniquet for headaches.
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