Pija was born in the desert, near Kunawarritji Community (also known as Well 33 on the Canning Stock Route). This artwork illustrates the sandhills and the vegetation that grows in the desert around Kunawarritji.
Name: Peter Pija Tinker
Language: Manyjilyjarra
Biography:
Pija was born in the desert, near Kunawarritji. He grew up in Marble Bar and went to school there. Later he moved to Jigalong, and worked as a stockmen on Hillside, Balfour Downs Station. Pija's country is Kunawarritji.
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