Daniel Walbidi Australian, Yulparitja/Mangala, b. 1983
Tjunkulji 2018
acrylic on linen
60 x 60 cm
839535
This painting is the story of a rockhole where Daniels grandparents were travelling with a big family group. One of the younger wives fell asleep in the rock hole out...
This painting is the story of a rockhole where Daniels grandparents were travelling with a big family group. One of the younger wives fell asleep in the rock hole out of the sun and when the family needed to move on they searched and couldn't find her anywhere. She was left there where she stayed for the rest of her days, its believed the spirit of this rock hole and country hid her to hold onto her in this place.
Aunty Kathleen Badal's mothers' family come from this place.
Aunty Kathleen Badal's mothers' family come from this place.
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