021
Walangkura
Napanangka
Pintupi (born c.1946)
Untitled (Designs associated with the Three Womens’ Dreaming at
the rockhole site of Lupulnga), 2004
synthetic polymer paint on linen
91 x 61cm
PROVENANCE
Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd, Alice Springs, NT, cat.no. WN0407276; accompanied
by original certificate of authenticity
Private Collection, QLD
Documentation reads
This painting depicts designs associated with the Three Womens’ Dreaming
at the rockhole site of Lupulnga, south of the Kintore Community. There
are many long hills in this area, represented by the arced lines at either
of the work. The roundel represents the lake at the site.
Three women travelled to the site to perform the ceremonies associated
with Lupulnga. They also made spun hair-string with which to make nyimparra
(hair-string skirts) worn during these ceremonies. The short lines either
side of the roundel represent the spun hair-string used to make nyimparra.