Deutscher and Hackett

This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Papaunya Tula Artists, Pty Ltd

Tjungurrayi has depicted designs associated with Myilili, a site near Jupiter Well. In mythological times a group of Tingari men camped at this site before travelling to Ngarru, where they would perform ceremonies. Once these ceremonies were completed they would then travel north-east to Wilkinkarra (Lake Mackay) via Kiwirrkura and the lake site of Pinari. The uneven lines and squares shown here symbolise the water designs applied onto the bodies of the men during the ceremony.