Malliera Ceremonies, 2001 by Dr George Tjapaltjarri 91x91cm Cat 6421DG

As a law man and a big ritual leader who is incredibly important with sacred objects, Dr George continued to preside over ceremonies, playing a very important role in many aspects.

He, like other senior Pintupi law men, that were all high initiates, had grown up with the knowledge of culture and traditional law as the most important aspect of their lives.

The theme of most of Dr George's paintings is Malliera (Post-initiation) Ceremonies or Tingari which are secret/sacred teachings passed down.