Tingari Cycle events at Ungarla, 1998
Artist: Dr George Tjapaltjarri (also known as Dr George Ward Tjapaltjarri)
Region: Gibson Desert, WA
Medium/Type: Painting
Size:
91 x 91 cm
(Artwork can be rotated)
Catalogue Number: 3167DG
Price: Enquire
Generally, the Tingari are a group of mythical characters of the Dreaming, who travelled over vast stretches of the country, performing rituals and creating and shaping particular sites. The Tingari men were usually followed by Tingari women and accompanied by novices and their travels and adventures are enshrined in a number of songs cycles.
These mythologies form part of the teachings of the post - initiatory youths today as well as providing explanations for contemporary customs.
Dr George Tjapaltjarri (also known as Dr George Ward Tjapaltjarri)
Region: Gibson Desert, WA
Dr George paintings possess a wonderful rawness and boldness, conveying his strong, continuous association with his traditional country, ceremonies and the application of body paint designs.
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