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Tali (Sandhills) by Barbara Reid

Tali (Sandhills) by Barbara Reid

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"Tali (Sandhills), 2003" by Barbara Napangarti Reid is a captivating work, meauring 121x76cm, that beautifully depicts the landscape of the western desert, specifically Tjukurla in the Gibson Desert, Western Australia. The painting features puli, or rock formations, represented by stratified, elongated U shapes, and tali, the waving lines that signify the sweeping sand dunes. This traditional method of representing geographic formations through stratified lines is rooted in the body paint worn by Ngaanyatjarra women during sacred ceremonies.

These ceremonies are part of the secret and sacred Tingari Cycle from the Tjukurrpa (Creation Era), a spiritual amalgam of story, song, and ceremony. The Tingari Cycle narrates the journeys of Tingari ancestors who traveled vast stretches of the country, performing rituals that created the land formations of specific sites. These ancestral stories and rituals are vital for the transmission of cultural practices and the preservation of traditional knowledge.

Barbara Napangarti Reid's artwork, "Tali (Sandhills)," highlights the importance of these rituals in maintaining cultural continuity. Her work has been widely recognized, featured in numerous National Collections in Australia and various touring exhibitions. Reid was also a finalist in the 17th National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award (NATSIAA), underscoring the contemporary relevance and enduring legacy of her art. This painting serves as a significant cultural artifact, celebrating the rich heritage and spiritual traditions of the Ngaanyatjarra people.

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