Wati Ngintaka by Pantjiti Lionel 75x75cm Cat 14371PL

The Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands are rich with powerful stories, including the tale of Ngintaka, the goanna. Ngintaka is an ancestral being who traversed vast distances, shaping the land and establishing its laws. These tales are vividly captured in this stunning, colourful canvas titled "Wati Ngintaka" by Pantjiti Lionel.

Pantjiti Lionel, a senior and innovative painter and fibre artist, creates many unique figures and animals, similar to her sister, Niningka Lewis. Her exceptional works have been featured in numerous exhibitions, both with Tjampi and Ernabella Art, where she resides in the eastern APY Lands. Pantjiti has passed her extensive knowledge to her daughter, Yurpiya Lionel.

Born around 1930 at a significant sacred site east of Kanpi, SA, Pantjiti's heritage is deeply rooted in the land. Her mother was a Ngaanyatjarra woman from WA, and her family later moved to the Presbyterian Mission at Pukatja (Ernabella, SA) during her childhood. They lived in wiltja (grass shelters), frequently moving around the mission.

Pantjiti's paintings explore themes like the man Goanna, Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters), Mai putitja (bush foods), and Itjari-itjari (Marsupial Mouse). Her works are included in prestigious collections such as Artbank, Flinders University Art Museum, and the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA).