Ngarlkirdi Jukurrpaby Beryl Nakamarra Gorey

This painting depicts Napaljarri and Nungarrayi women (shown as U shapes) collecting Ngarlkirdi or Witchetty Grubs in an area known as Mount Nicker. Witchetty Grubs can be eaten cooked or raw and are edible in all phases of their life cycle. The design of this painting also symbolises important features of initiation ceremonies for young Japaljarri and Jungarrayi men. The area contains many caves overlooking important ceremonial sites associated with the Ngarlkirdi Jukurrpa.

Artist:Beryl Nakamarra Gorey
Title:Ngarlkirdi Jukurrpa
ID:517-15
Medium:Acrylic on Canvas
Size:30 x 30 cm
Region:Yuendumu, Central Australia

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Beryl Nakamarra Gorey comes from Yuendumu Community approximately 300km from Alice Springs in Central Australia. She works closely with Warlukurlangu Artists, a local Aboriginal art centre based in Yuendumu. Beryl paints Witchetty Grub Dreaming.

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